How old do you have to be to buy a handgun?

Under federal law, the minimum age to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer is 21. But the age limit drops to 18 if the gun is being purchased from a private, unlicensed seller, which could be a neighbor or someone online, or at gun show.

Should age restrictions be put in place for guns?

In a statement Wednesday, NRA spokeswoman Jennifer Baker noted there are already federal age restrictions for handguns in place. Creating new restrictions for rifles and shotguns, she said, would deprive law abiding adults ages 18 to 20 of their constitutional right to self-protection.

How old do you have to be to buy an AR-15?

For long guns, which includes rifles like AR-15s and shotguns, the minimum age of purchase from a licensed dealer is 18 under the federal law.

Can a FFL sell a long gun to an under 18?

Long Guns: Under federal law, FFLs may not sell, deliver or otherwise transfer a long gun or long gun ammunition to any person the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is under the age of 18. Follow ATF on Instagram: @ATFHQ | Twitter: @ATFHQ | Like ATF at facebook.com/HQATF

An individual between 18 and 21 years of age may acquire a handgun from an unlicensed individual who resides in the same State, provided the person acquiring the handgun is not otherwise prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under Federal law.

Can you transfer a handgun to someone under 18?

Handguns: Under federal law, unlicensed persons may not sell, deliver or otherwise transfer a handgun or handgun ammunition to any person the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is under the age of 18, except under certain exceptions.**

How old do you have to be to shoot at a range?

Ranges may establish their own ages per their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). There is no law dictating ages at which a child can shoot at a range. The law only dictates who can own a firearm. A parent or other responsible adult can take a minor to a range and supervise them while they shoot.

Can a private seller sell a gun at a gun show?

A private seller at a gun show must either go through an FFL, request a background check, or obtain approval from the Dept. of State Police. Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.250: May not transfer firearms to anyone prohibited from possession them under state law.