Can i buy a rifle at 18

[Godisgreat]

Turned 18 last month and was wondering if i  can buy a rifle?

[RED333]

Yes you can

[BigK]

And welcome TGO and the freedom-loving, gun-owning age.

[monkeylizard]

Here it is straight from the horse's . . . well . . . you know . .  .
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/minimum-age-gun-sales-and-transfers

Summary:

Private sale -  Long guns at any age. Handguns at 18.
Dealer sale - Long guns at 18, handguns at 21

[gregintenn]

As long as you have money.

[wrenchrat07]

Yup! Bought my first rifle at 18

[Thursty]

On 3/11/2025 at 4:11 PM, monkeylizard said:

Here it is straight from the horse's . . . well . . . you know . .  .
https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/minimum-age-gun-sales-and-transfers

Summary:

Private sale -  Long guns at any age. Handguns at 18.
Dealer sale - Long guns at 18, handguns at 21

Dang, I went and read that on their website. No age limit on long gun private sales. So, in theory a 10 year old could buy an AR-15. I'm not one for gun laws, but that seems like something that should be regulated. 

[RED333]

The OP joined in december made one post, this one, and has not been back since.

[monkeylizard]

3 hours ago, Thursty said:

Dang, I went and read that on their website. No age limit on long gun private sales. So, in theory a 10 year old could buy an AR-15. I'm not one for gun laws, but that seems like something that should be regulated. 

I always thought the intent was for things like giving a kid a .22 on their 12th birthday or something like that, but yes, in a private sale an 8-year old can buy a .50 BMG if they can find someone who will sell or give it to them. 

 

'MURICA!

[doug77]

Bought REM 742 at 14(many years ago) but my Dad was with me.  If I had done so without his permission the ATF would have been the least of my worries. 
I am thankful ever day for the great parents I had.