i am only 16, am a responsible shooter and member of 4h shooting sports, the ATA, and have completed my hunter safety course, so i do know of the dangers of firearms. i wanted to start carrying a concealed weapon for when i work and other times in MD. im planning on getting a pistol soon("getting" meaning my father purchasing it and letting me use it but its still my money), to shoot in IPSC also. so i was just wondering what the age is, because ive heard of some kids my age being able to.
2007-06-22 15:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by notthenameiwanted 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The law is the law, and people here love to argue laws written in black and white.
18 in most states to have a handgun. Federally, it's 18 to buy a handgun from an UNLICENSED private individual (eg NOT a gun shop). However, to purchase a handgun OR ITS AMMO from a federally licensed dealer, you must be 21 years of age.
In most states, a CCW is 21. Maine, Indiana, and a few other states are 18 for a CCW.
DISCLAIMER: State and local laws differ. Check with your state and local laws. In some states just about any age can possess a handgun, in some states age is 18, and in some 21.
FOLLOW THE F'IN DISCLAIMER.
2007-06-23 09:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by eli h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but 21 is the law.
I know that in cases of responsible individuals it's not fair but it is the law.
Join the Marines next year and you can have an M249 SAW or a Javelin anti-tank missile.
But when you come home from the sand box you won't be legally able to carry a .22, or drink a beer!
I can't explain it but that's the law!
2007-06-25 15:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by beavizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 21 to purchase a handgun under federal law. If your father purchases a gun for you then you both could go to jail since it is illegal to purchase a gun for someone that can't legally own it. I would not take any chances in MD they have some of the toughest gun laws in the country.
2007-06-24 15:50:51 · answer #3 · answered by GunXXX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 23:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
21 according to Federal law.
I don't know if there are exceptions, but I would doubt that there was, unless you are employed as a law enforcement officer or had a truly legitimate reason to be carrying a concealed handgun .
How could you "legally" carry it if you cannot legally go purchase one yourself?
2007-06-22 15:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by konstipashen 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
21 is federal law for puchasing a hand gun. therefore you must be of legal age to get a concealed carry permit.
2007-06-22 18:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by Rogers R 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
21, which is also the legal age you can purchase a handgun.
2007-06-22 15:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to be 21 to apply for a CCW permit, nationwide. And any job requiring you to be armed (i.e. Law Enforcement) you will have to be 21 when you start the job.
2007-06-22 17:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋