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No real age limit to sell to a dealer. Possession is a different matter.

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Yes they can, after a 3 day waiting period and assuming the person has no felonies and is a legal resident of the United States. Also it must be from a private seller, not licensed dealer.

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18 for a shotgun, 21 for a handgun.

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Q: Can an 18 year old own a handgun in Nevada?
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