Can soldiers under 21 own handguns?

Answer 1

The short answer is, because the law says so (in some/most states). The longer answer is, because someone, somewhere feels that 21 is the minimum age for being able to properly handle a handgun...the same reason you have to be 21 in most states in order to drink alcohol.

Answer 2

There are a couple of parts to the answer.

1. In some states, people as young as 18 can own handguns. You can't buy a handgun legally from a licensed dealer under 21, so you have to buy it from an individual or have it given to you.

2. Otherwise, there is no military exemption for ownership. State laws prevail. However, on-duty military personel that are required to carry handguns for their job (Military Police, for example), can carry a handgun while discharging their duty on the base.

Answer 3

It depends on where you are. Federal law says an FFL licensed dealer cannot sell you one unless you are 21, but in some states, you can buy a gun from an individual if you are under 21.

Answer 4

NOOO! Of course not you have to be 21 to own a aotomatic gun not a pistol. Is that good

Answer 5

No, you cannot. Federal law doesn't make any exemptions to the minimum age for purchasing a handgun - not even for service members.