legal or no?

[andersmg]

Would it be illegal if I bought a handgun under my name and then give it to my grandson when he is old enough to legally possess it?

[TNman207]

Not an issue in Tennessee. As long as the person is legally eligible to own a handgun you should be good to go. 

Edited November 13, 2021 by TNman207

[andersmg]

thats what I thought but i wasnt sure if any laws lately had changed

[10-Ring]

49 minutes ago, TNman207 said:

Not an issue in Tennessee. As long as the person is legally eligible to own a handgun you should be good to go. 

Mostly true.  If your grandson is a Tennessee resident you are good to go.  If he resides in another state then legally it would need to be transferred through an FFL.  

[Garufa]

Good answers but Tennessee is a bit strange.  

One can legally own a handgun but not buy one before the age of 21.

If grandson can walk into a gun store and buy a pistol, then there is absolutely no question about legality.

[pop pop]

I had to give my grandson's guns to his father as he was in another state and under age. Did the transfer, and background check, at a local gun store in Charleston S C. Only way to be legal. I am giving my guns to my grandchildren before I pass on to the next life with Jesus. Three of them are in other states.