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18 for a long gun.

21 for a hand gun

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It depends on the where the purchaser resides.

Federal law only prohibits the sale of handguns to those under 21 years of age by licensed (FFL's) gun dealers, it says nothing about those under 21 purchasing from individuals or receiving one as a gift.

Many states such as Texas allow those 18 and over to own handguns. They can be purchased from individuals, be given as a gift and/or inherited.

Some Southern states such as Alabama allow those 18 or older in the military to have a concealed carry license and offer the classes and license to military members for free.

In most Southern states firearms, including handguns can be purchased from classified ads, online or traditional from individuals. There are no restrictions other than an individual cannot sell to a person under the age of 18 without parental permission AND cannot knowingly sell to a felon.

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