How old do u have to be to own a gun?

Question

whats the age to get a license of a gun in canada

Answer 1

A mother or father (or legal guardian) can register a gun to a child at birth.  So technically you can be 1 minute old to own a firearm (source: BATFE website).

Otherwise, a close relative can register a rifle or a shotgun to a kid as early as 8-10 (varies by state).

To BUY a firearm YOURSELF from a store/dealer you have to be 18 yrs old for rifles/shotguns (includes M4, AK, etc) and 21 for any pistol, Class III weapon or accessory, and AOW (that's Any Other Weapon - sawed of shotguns, etc.).  

Private resale of ANY weapon can be conducted at 18 yrs of age.

Research www.atf.gov and call your local Sheriff's office for a site with state regulations for more information.

Answer 2

In the USA you have to be 18 to purchase long guns and 21 to purchase handguns (or weapons handled by Class III dealers).  You can be gifted a gun at any age by a responsible party.

I don't know about gun licenses in Canada.    

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Answer 3

In the U.S. you must be 18 to purchase a long gun (rifle and shotgun) and 21 for a handgun.

Answer 4

i got mine when i was 12 in alberta canada