18 Handgun Michigan

Question

I am 18 and want to buy a handgun. Can I? What do i have to do to be able to? and what are the guidelines? can i go out of state or is that just with the ccw?

Answer 1

Rifles and shotguns are the only firearms you can purchase under 21. You may find a private owner stupid enough to sell you a handgun, but it would come back on them if you get caught or do something illegal.

Answer 2

Your state sets the age limits. Check with your local police or district attorney's office.

Federal law says you must be 18 to buy rifles and shotguns and 21 to buy handguns from a federally licensed gun dealer.

(Although this law is clearly unConstitutional, it has not yet been overturned.)

Federal law does not apply if you buy a gun from another citizen or receive one as a gift.

Federal law prohibits you from buying a handgun outside your state of residence.

You may buy rifles and shotguns anywhere in the country provided that you comply with the laws of the state where the purchase is made AND the laws of your home state.

Answer 3

In all states you have to be 21 to buy a handgun, however you can be in possession of a hangun at 18. I don't know of any state that has a law banning this, but you would need to check with your state statues. I know in my state you can have a handgun at 18 but need to be 21 to buy it.  

Answer 4

I beleive you need to be 21 for handgun purchases. You can buy a rifle or shotgun at 18.

Answer 5

Hello Justin. This is answered excellently above me, but I also want to add just a litttle bit more.

You can call your local police station to find out what your state law is concerning ownership of a handgun as far as age goes.

There is a one kicker here though. Even if you are allowed to legally own a handgun, Federal law says you must be 21 to legally purchase any handgun ammunition. It is now a Catch 22. Your state law says you can own a pistol, but for another three years you cant buy any bullets for it.

PS....DO NOT attempt to carry a handgun across state lines. BAD.

Best of luck and I hope this is useful to you