18 yrs and up CAN purchase handguns!

[Jack506]

This is a pet peeve of mine on peoples listings stating that “according to law” you must be 21 to purchase their handgun. For licensed sellers you have to be 21yrs but for any private sale it’s 18yrs and up. It’s a very easy thing to research yet so many people don’t have a clue. Go read the laws folks!

2010 Georgia Code :: TITLE 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES :: CHAPTER 11 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY :: ARTICLE 4 - DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES AND PRACTICES :: PART 3 - CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS :: § 16-11-132 - Possession of

law.justia.com

May an individual between the ages of 18 and 21 years of age acquire a handgun from an unlicensed individual who is also a resident of that same state? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

An individual between 18 and 21 years of age may acquire a handgun from an unlicensed individual who resides in the same state, provided the person acquiring the handgun is not otherwise prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under federal law. A federal firearms licensee may not...

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[eightnsand]

Thanks for clearing the air.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

Man, I never knew. Thanks for the information.

 

[BIKER13]

wow good to know. Still aint doing it

 

[Jack506]

wow good to know. Still aint doing it

Each to his own, but if we’re gonna let them go off to fight our wars a handgun seems pretty mundane. Especially since then can go anywhere and by a rifle.

 

[BillsCamino]

I knew this but prefer not to sell to anyone under 21.....

 

[Overwatch1]

My **** for sale, my rules.

 

[eightnsand]

Each to his own, but if we’re gonna let them go off to fight our wars a handgun seems pretty mundane. Especially since then can go anywhere and by a rifle.

There was a variance for those kids on active duty. I’ve used it before.

 

[Jack506]

My **** for sale, my rules.

Absolutely agree my beef with people is when they miss quote the law, too justify the rules.

 

[mrauditor]

Since it is a private transaction, the seller has the final right to decide with whom he transacts. Thanks.