Would you let your 15 year old son buy a 1911 pistol?

Question

Just wondering. My mom let me and its in her name of course. I'm 17 now.

Straw purchases are when someone goes to every gun store they can and buys guns for someone they barely know so they can use they illegally. Its locked up in a safe she doesn't let me run the streets with it.

Answer 1

If my son ( yes, I do have one, he is 16) demonstrated the maturity, responsibility and discipline to show that he could safely handle and use a firearm, I would purchase one for him under the following conditions:

1. It stays locked up where only I or my wife would have access to it

2. it would only be used while I or my wife were present, no exception, excluding maybe, grandpa.

3. He paid for it.

It may be a felony for a minor to purchase or possess a handgun, and as the adult who's name is attached to the sale of the weapon, I would take no chance of getting myself into trouble.
At age 21, we could go down to the County Courthouse and transfer the weapon into his name, legally. Until then, it would be "his" only when he was holding it in his hands under my supervision.

Nice choice, by the way, the 1911. I wouldn't trade my Kimber for anything.

Answer 2

Legal? Yes. A parent may purchase a firearm for their minor child. Of course, the firearm is in the name of the parent who actually makes the purchase.

Is it wise to buy a handgun for a 15 or even a 17 year old? That would depend on the maturity of said child. I would only allow the child to use the hand gun under close adult supervision, and keep the firearm under strict lock and key when it was not at the range.

Answer 3

Where I live it is perfectly Legal for parents to buy their teenager a handgun. It goes into the parents name they do the paperwork and everything. That teen can only have that gun on him/her though without a legal guardian within 25yds of them and they have to have a form written and signed by their parent stating that they are allowed to have said gun on them. It is not considered a straw sale. It is no different then a father or mother going to walmart to buy there kid a new shotgun or rifle everything is done in the parents name. It's not like the teen goes in checks the place out then sends dad inside to buy what he wants..

Answer 4

In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with mom or dad purchasing a firearm and then allowing their children to use it at the range or in the woods. Being how a 15 year old cannot legally purchase a handgun, it would have to be purchased in mom or dads name anyway. There is nothing illegal or immoral about a parent purchasing a handgun with the intent to pass it on to a son or daughter when they come of age where they can legally pocess one.

Now, if mom or dad purchased a handgun in their name, and then they allowed their 15 year old child to carry it whenever they wanted, I would have a problem with that and so would the law. While there are plenty of 15 year old children who are responsible enough to use a handgun for recreational purposes, asking them to bear the responsiblility that comes with carrying a concealed weapon for personal protection is certainly not fair and would truly show a sign of poor parenting.

Answer 5

Depends on the 15 year old and the mother. I for one never argue with or get crosswise of a mother as I never want to find out if jesus really loves me. If you got it two years ago its investment value has increased already. I have a nickled model 1911 series 70 that I bought in 1972 for $ 150.00; still in the box and never used. Last time I looked they are selling for over a thousand.

Answer 6

in the state i live in, you have to be 21 and have a pistol permit to buy a pistol. that said, i would definitely allow a 15 year old to save up money and pay for a pistol which will be registered to me and will be used under supervision. marksmanship is an important part of a young man's development.

Answer 7

Depends on how mature and responsible my son was. If he was properly trained I would consider buying the gun for him. I would keep the gun locked up and not let them use the gun unless I was there with them ( target shooting, hunting). Once they were old enough, I'd transfer it to their name. Not a big deal.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I'd have no probem with my kids owning guns. And I'd be quite pleased if they showed the good taste to select a 1911.

I have already purchased my oldest daughter her very own Walther P22 pistol:

http://www.waltheramerica.com/firearms/p22.cfm

...and a Henry youth model 22 rifle (lots of pictures of armed, happy kids in the link):

http://henryrepeating.com/rifle_letters.cfm?rifle=H001Y

She loves going shooting with me, and I love teaching her. I'll probably buy both my daughters Ruger Bearcats:

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Revolver&subtype=Single%20Action&famlst=10&variation=Blued

Answer 10

My parents did, among other firearms since then as well. It's not like at age 18/21 you magically become a mature person, if someone is responsible enough with firearms, I see no reason why they shouldn't be allowed to have one.