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What is the legal age to use a gun in the US?

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18 for long guns. 21 for hand guns.

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Actually, those are the ages for purchasing from a dealer. Federal law does not list an age limit for possession of long guns and lists 18 as the age limit for possession of handguns -- though you will not be able to buy ammo for a handgun until age 21.

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There is no minimum age while you are under instruction from an adult, with the approval of your parents. Different states have different ages for using a gun alone (such as hunting)

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