i am 16.. i want to get one when im 18 because im gettin my own house n i need protection.. can i purchase a 45 when im 18 legally??
2007-12-06 12:31:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
a gun will solve my problem when im bearly making it to survive on my own... i may lay down with dogs and come up wit fleas but atleast im alive.. n if someone says dont buy a gun save money.. thats what im doing.. i cant save money if it gets robbed from me
2007-12-06 15:18:39 · update #1
NO.. Not LEGALLY..Federal law allows you to buy a rifle or a shotgun at 18 years old, but you must be 21 to buy a handgun (45) Federal laws apply in Florida as they do in other states....
2007-12-06 12:44:08 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
First, attend a firearms course, then get a shotgun at 18 and get the handgun when you're 21. You can't purchase from a fed licensed dealer until you're 21 (that's any gun store, pawn shop, or any place that sells guns). Technically, per FL law (like many states), it's not illegal for you to possess a handgun bewteen 18 and 20 (say your dad tranfers ownership of a handgun to you), but then you can't buy the ammo for it, because you have to be 21. The law clearly allows you to own, operate, and purchase ammo for a shotgun (or rifle), so get a shotgun (after you have taken a firearms course or someone has properly shown you how to operate and care for the shotgun).
BTW, I am not a legal expert (just a guy who enjoys shooting as a hobby and for potential self-defense) check with your local and state authorities for a more definitive answer. For FL, the Dept of Agriculture (they issue CCWs), the State Attorney's Office, and your local sheriff, are excellent resources.
2007-12-07 22:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by FreakEyeRight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a kinfolk violence arrest, your dad's skill to purchase or very own any firearm is off the table. you're sixteen, and you may now no longer posses a protracted gun except you're 18, 21 for a handgun. What you're describing is named a 'straw guy' purchase, the area somebody buys a gun for a different. it is unlawful and is without doubt considered one of the flaws that they are tightening down on.
2016-11-13 22:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no a .45 handgun is 21, do not buy a .45 they are generally expensive if your getting a house, get a decent quality 9mm. But as you are not 21 get a Remington 870 Express 12 ga. shotgun, they will preform. Law enforcement uses them, if you see a cop with a shotgun, chances are thats what it is, plus you can swap out parts, and make it tactical, or tactical looking if you please. But, no one cares what your gun looks like if they have a belly full of lead.
2007-12-06 12:42:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yeh its not legal but 21 u can. Just get a shotgun for right now.
2007-12-10 06:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Nate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal law: 18 for rifle and shotguns, and 21 for handguns. NO EXCEPTIONS. Local laws also have to be adhered to.
2007-12-06 22:57:33 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must be 18 to purchase or own a long gun (shotgun or rifle) and 21 to own or purchase a handgun.
2007-12-06 12:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by randy 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
no you cant buy a handgun legally until you are 21
2007-12-06 16:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get that shotgun n blast anyone who opens the door, i understand why you want the 4-5 but it aint legal.. lets say u hit someone. what u gonna say to da copz??? wit a shotgun dey funna hurt more n u have less shot of missin...
**please pick best answer**
2007-12-06 15:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by dawkinsb26 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
look if you need protection, you need to move......period .... the old saying lay down with dogs and get up with fleas...a gun is not going to solve your problem.....
2007-12-06 12:53:56 · answer #10 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋