[Rick1967]

The law about 21 being the minimum age for handgum ammo has been around for a long time. When I was seventeen, my friends dad took us to by ammo because we were not old enough. I said while I was standing at the counter, "I will be able to buy it myself in a couple of weeks." The stupid lady behind the counter started to argue the 22lr was a pistol cartridge and I would not be able to buy until 21. Duh, it says right on the box 22 long rifle.
That would have been 25 years ago. Just becuase you have the right to buy something doesn't mean some idiot isn't going to try to stop you.

[Jamesaritchie]

Originally Posted by Rick1967

The law about 21 being the minimum age for handgum ammo has been around for a long time. When I was seventeen, my friends dad took us to by ammo because we were not old enough. I said while I was standing at the counter, "I will be able to buy it myself in a couple of weeks." The stupid lady behind the counter started to argue the 22lr was a pistol cartridge and I would not be able to buy until 21. Duh, it says right on the box 22 long rifle.
That would have been 25 years ago. Just becuase you have the right to buy something doesn't mean some idiot isn't going to try to stop you.

I'm simply out of touch. I came along before it was illegal to do much of anything. I never was too young to buy ammo or most weapons anything else, and I passed the 21 barrier before there was one.

My sons are independent cusses, and have always handled things pretty much on their own.

I do wonder how the federal boys would deal with one Indiana law. You can technically own a handgun here while under eighteen, if that handgun is given to you by a family member, or inherited from a family member. You can't carry it, but you are allowed to use it on your own property at any age.

[Yunus]

Originally Posted by Jamesaritchie

I do wonder how the federal boys would deal with one Indiana law. You can technically own a handgun here while under eighteen, if that handgun is given to you by a family member, or inherited from a family member. You can't carry it, but you are allowed to use it on your own property at any age.

There are many laws that are contradictory if compared at the federal and state levels. There are also a million variables that determine what is legal in a specific jurisdiction, not the least of which is subjective interpretation by different levels of law enforcement, DA's, and the public in general. In general though, go by the strictest standard.

[stalkingbear]

I could easily be mistaken but I was under the impression that ever since the gun control act of 1968 it's been illegal federally to purchase handguns from FFL dealers under the age of 21.

[Jamesaritchie]

Originally Posted by stalkingbear

I could easily be mistaken but I was under the impression that ever since the gun control act of 1968 it's been illegal federally to purchase handguns from FFL dealers under the age of 21.

That may well be. But I'm old.

[c3shooter]

Bear- you are absolutely correct- but some of us on here were buying guns by mail order long befo' 1968!

[sheriffoconee]

IN GEORGIA
an 18 year old CAN POSSESS a handgun....however, they can not obtain a Georgia Firearms License for carry purposes until they are 21.
My 19 year old son has "his" handguns....they stay with me unless we are going shooting, fishing, camping, etc.....