Pistol Carbines in memphis

[M4sherman]

Alright I am considering a pistol caliber carbine so I can shoot at one of the memphis indoor ranges,but Before I do are there any ranges which allow people under 18 to shoot by themself?

[GIJake]

As long as it's a .22

[Guest BenderBendingRodriguez]

As long as it's a .22

...which it wouldn't be if it were a carbine.

[dats82]

...which it wouldn't be if it were a carbine.

10/22 carbine? Why can it not be a .22 if it is a carbine?

[Guest BenderBendingRodriguez]

He asked about pistol caliber carbines. I have never heard of anything in .22 being described as a pistol caliber carbine. Am I just missing something?

[DaveTN]

Am I just missing something?

Yes, Carbines that use .40S&W or 9mm.

[Guest BenderBendingRodriguez]

Yes, Carbines that use .40S&W or 9mm.

Which are not .22s...

[Guest That Guy]

Doubt it. You will likely need parental guardian present because you can't (legally) own, transport, or possess a long-gun unless you are 18 +; 21+ for a handgun.

I wouldn't even publicize that I unlawfully possessed a firearm. Just sayin...

[DaveTN]

Doubt it. You will likely need parental guardian present because you can't (legally) own, transport, or possess a long-gun unless you are 18 +; 21+ for a handgun.

I wouldn't even publicize that I unlawfully possessed a firearm. Just sayin...

That’s not true; it’s 18 for a handgun in Tennessee.

[Mdunntn]

Thats not true; its 18 for a handgun in Tennessee.

Yeah most ranges won't let you shoot unless your parent is with you. That's why I can't wait for my birthday this year, think that's kinda ridiculous.

[M4sherman]

oops I meant 21 not 18. most places I find will not let anyone under 21 enter their shooting range

[vontar]

I remember when I was 18, I could by .22 Rifle bullets but I could not buy .22 pistol

They guy would ask me is this for a pistol or a rifle. I would just reply rifle. He would say that is fine, if it was for a pistol I could not sell them to you.

Come to think about it. Now I go to walmart now, I buy ammo, they don't check my ID any more but they do for beer. I guess I look older in the back of the store. Maybe I should get the guy in the back to check me out when I am buying beer.

[Guest That Guy]

That’s not true; it’s 18 for a handgun in Tennessee.

Yep, pretty sure it's 21 for a handgun; and that is federal.

Take a look at a 4473 and it's explanation for question 18.

http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-4473.pdf

[kb4ns]

Yep, pretty sure it's 21 for a handgun; and that is federal.

Take a look at a 4473 and it's explanation for question 18.

http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-4473.pdf

It's unlawful for a dealer to transfer a handgun to a person under the age of 21. There is no law preventing an 18 to 20 year old from owning a handgun. If I wanted to give my 19 year old cousin down the street a Glock for his birthday, I could. If he wanted to go to the gun shop and buy it, he'd be out of luck.

[DaveTN]

Yep, pretty sure it's 21 for a handgun; and that is federal.

Take a look at a 4473 and it's explanation for question 18.

http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-4473.pdf

As kb4ns said, FFL’s and private individuals don’t play by the same rules. FFL holders can’t sell to anyone under 21, but a Tennessee resident can sell to another resident as long as they are over 18. (Although most sellers won’t risk the 18-20 buyers)

This is the reason many dealers won’t sell to out of state buyers, although they aren’t prohibited from doing so in some cases. They are required to comply with both the Federal law, and the laws of both states involved in the transaction.

[Guest That Guy]

Um, I'm pretty sure you have to be 21 to possess a handgun in TN.

[jcj]

Um, I'm pretty sure you have to be 21 to possess a handgun in TN.

18 for possession. 21 or older to purchase from a dealer or obtain a HCP.

[Oh Shoot]

18 for possession. ....

You don't even have to be 18 in all cases.

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;

( 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...

- OS

[Guest That Guy]

So, yeah I was wrong about that....18 for possession of a handgun, but 21 to buy one. Makes sense:rolleyes:

[Oh Shoot]

So, yeah I was wrong about that....18 for possession of a handgun, but 21 to buy one. Makes sense:rolleyes:

Read my post above?

You don't even have to be 18 necessarily.

And you CAN legally buy a handgun at 18 in a private sale.

- OS

Edited March 22, 2011 by OhShoot