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Yes, in the U.S. you must be 21 to purchase or own a handgun, but someone under 21 can possess a handgun, at least in most states, as long as the person is engaged in a legal activity and is in legal possession of the gun (has permission to have it). Most, if not all shooting organizations have junior divisions and/or allow minors to participate.

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