Handgun ownership

[Guest Grot]

I recall reading somewhere on here that someone under 21 can legally buy a handgun from a private individual; But not an FFL or gunstore.

Does my memory fail me or am i correct?

Also if possible can you show me the Statute stating this?

[Garufa]

At the age of 18 you are legally eligible to own a handgun but not buy one. Federal Laws also come into play.

There are far better here to answer the question, specifically OhShoot.

Here's the TCA. You'll need to search.

Legal Resources

Edited February 5, 2011 by Garufa

[Guest Grot]

I found an old thread basically stating what you just said.

I can posses it at 18 but cannot purchase it until 21.

[Garufa]

I found an old thread basically stating what you just said.

I can posses it at 18 but cannot purchase it until 21.

That pretty well sums it up.

[hipower]

Really blows. Don't it?

[Oh Shoot]

I recall reading somewhere on here that someone under 21 can legally buy a handgun from a private individual; But not an FFL or gunstore.

Does my memory fail me or am i correct?

Also if possible can you show me the Statute stating this?

You can buy handgun at 18 from an individual, but not till 21 from a FFL (federal law).

As far as TN statute, it's simply that it's illegal to sell a firearm to anyone under 18 for any purpose, although a firearm can be loaned or given to one under 18 for lawful sporting activity.

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39-17-1303. Unlawful sale, loan or gift of firearm. —

(a) A person commits an offense who:

(1) Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly sells, loans or makes a gift of a firearm or switchblade knife to a minor;

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( It is a defense to prosecution under subdivision (a)(1) that:

(1) A firearm was loaned or given to a minor for the purposes of hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting or any other lawful sporting activity; and

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(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

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- OS

Edited February 5, 2011 by OhShoot

[Patton]

Like previously posted private party can at age 18 purchase and sale. Its weird.

[LagerHead]

So Grot, the long and short of it is if you have one it must be unloaded and separated from the ammunition and you should probably be on your way to or from a range or hunting. Don't get caught carrying it so that in less than a year you can legally get your permit and carry with the rest of us. Good luck.

[Guest Grot]

So Grot, the long and short of it is if you have one it must be unloaded and separated from the ammunition and you should probably be on your way to or from a range or hunting. Don't get caught carrying it so that in less than a year you can legally get your permit and carry with the rest of us. Good luck.

Without question.

Ive gone 20 years without a gun, 6 more months wont kill me (hopefully)

[LagerHead]

Without question.

Ive gone 20 years without a gun, 6 more months wont kill me (hopefully)

Here's hopin'!

[CJDore]

Go ahead and defend our country at 18.....your man enough for that. You just can's buy a gun in the states that you defend until 21.......and you youngsters wonder why we have challenged the authority of our idiotic politicians for many years.