What is the legal age to own a pistol in Georgia?

Answer 1

How old do I have be to legally possess a firearm? - Georgia law requires that you be at least 18 years of age to possess either a handgun or long gun such as a rifle or shotgun. While you can legally own a handgun in Georgia at 18 years of age, Federal law requires you to be at least 21 years of age before you can purchase a handgun.

Where can I carry my handgun if I have a permit? - Even with a permit, there are restrictions when carrying a weapon on your person such as types of holsters, etc. The person should review O.C.G.A 16-11-126 and be familiar with this code section before carrying a concealed weapon.

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Answer 2

For a regular, Title I long gun, including semi-automatic rifles (which or without the "scary looking" features), you must be 18 to buy one - that's federal law.

For a true, select fire (full auto or burst) assault rifle, which is regulated under the National Firearms Act and for which you'd first have to be approved for a Class III tax stamp to own, you must be at least 21.

Answer 3

Georgia law requires that to be issued a concealed carry firearms license, you must be 21 years old. Georgia does not require permits to possess firearms.

Answer 4

The legal age to own a pistol in Georgia is 18. It is legal to own a pistol in many states as long as you are either 18 years old or 21 years old depending on the state.

Answer 5

In the U.S. different states have different laws. Assuming you mean a handgun, in some states, you must be at least 21 but in a few, you can be as young as 18.

Answer 6

21. Same in all states according to federal law.

Answer 7

No, there is no maximum age. As long as a person otherwise qualifies, he/she can carry a conealed weapon at any age.

Answer 8

21