Im looking to buy a handgun but I am only 20 years old. I've read that I can still purchase a handgun as long as it is from a private seller, or my parents can make it a "gift" and give it to me legally. Im just curious if any of this is true. Thanks
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age to purchase handgun
- Thread starter northgeorgiasaint
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Yes, you can be gifted a handgun. You can also purchase it in a private transaction, however most on the sight will not sell to someone under 21 unfortunately.
Personally, I don't care if you are under 21, but others do...
Personally, I don't care if you are under 21, but others do...
Welcome I started out as a 20 year old here, but only sold items. You'll be hard pressed to find a seller to sell you a gun even though it is legal due to your age and lack of a carry permit.
I am selling a 9mm if you're interested!
I am selling a 9mm if you're interested!
Yes it is legal private party or gift. It can not be bought by your friend and gifted to you for a small gift of x amount of dollars. That is considered a straw purchase. As far as on here goes.... You should not have a problem as long as you act and seem like a respectable and legal owner of a handgun. People just don't want the liability of selling a handgun to an immature or thuggish kid. Welcome to the site!
Yep others have said it. You have to be 21 to by from a dealer, 18 to buy from a private sale or if it is a gift from a parent or grandparent. I'm 20 and own several handguns.
The stupid part is, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.
The stupid part is, you have to be 21 to buy handgun ammo.
