My 18 year old asked my to buy him a handgun

[Aimless]

I believe what we are witnessing is what is commonly called "back peddling".

I don't see him back peddling yet. I think he is still stuck on stupid thinking that the transaction is somehow illegal. Which would be fine if he kept those thoughts to himself. Instead he is spreading incorrect information and muddying up the waters on a subject he is clearly ignorant of.

 

[chucklenut]

It's legal but she should ok. He couldn't leave the house with it.

 

[dawgs511]

It's legal but she should ok. He couldn't leave the house with it.

To state it once again...he can carry it loaded in his vehicle, as well as on his person in his home, and in his place of business with business owners permission. 18+ can all do that without a GWCL.

Sorry for my tone, but I seriously wonder where some of you get this crap when it is posted time and time again on here.

 

[The Russian]

I owned multiple handguns before I turned 21. If he is ready then let him get one, if not then dont. Seems pretty simple to me. The world is not as safe as it was when most of you middle age guys grew up. I carried my G19 in my car for the last 3 years and I am about to turn 22.

 

[Laufen]

On a 4473 it clearly states "You are also the actual transferee/buyer if you are legitimately purchasing the firearm as a gift for a third party."
Since when does ASKING for it make it no longer a legitimate gift?
"Daddy, I want you to buy me a gun for my birthday/Christmas/Groundhog Day/just because I'm your son."

It changes when the person is no longer a minor. Even if he can legally possess and carry it, the method by which it was obtained (a gift that was not a gift) was illegal.

Yes, you can buy a gun for a child-legal.

Buying a gun for someone else using their money as a "gift"? Here's what happens. Like I said, have at it and don't drop the soap.

http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/3/29/112735.shtml

 

[blakexcore]

It's really only illegal if you are buying for someone who cannot legally obtain or possess the firearm you are buying for them. As long as you put on the 4473 that it is a gift.

 

[Laufen]

It's really only illegal if you are buying for someone who cannot legally obtain or possess the firearm you are buying for them. As long as you put on the 4473 that it is a gift.

If you say it is a gift, and it actually isn't (the second party is paying for the gun) that is a felony, actually two felonies. Lying on the 4473, and a straw sale.

You can call a dog a cat, that doesn't make it a cat.

 

[Ken Ford]

unless the law has changed its 21 to purchase or to possess a handgun and you have to be 21 to buy ammo as well, my 1st cousin is a deputy in hall county and he is 20 he can't possess a handgun on duty for any reason... please talk to mom first and then between you guys discuss his purpose of wanting one, not only ask is he mature enough but ask if his friends are as well ..." moms out of town come over tonight and lets party...his friend finds it and then OMG i didn't know it was loaded" then the thought will always be on your mind TOUGH CHOICE

BS. Deputies under 21 can posses weapons if they are certified officers. Persons under the age of 21 can legally own a weapon purchased from individuals. A straw purchase is only if you buy it for a person of any age that is restricted from owning a weapon.

 

[delta968]

My father gave me an 870 Wingmaster when I was 12. At 15 he gave me a Winchester Model 94. At 16 he gave me a Remington BDL. 270. For HS graduation my Grandfather gave a Colt 1911.

I was trusted with these weapons. Many times I hunted by myself, and they all stayed in my room.

I am 45 with no children. I say this because if this is an issue, then today's young adults must be very immature.
Or at least some. I do not mean to paint with a broad brush.

 

[GeauxLSU]

If you say it is a gift, and it actually isn't (the second party is paying for the gun) that is a felony, actually two felonies. Lying on the 4473, and a straw sale.

You can call a dog a cat, that doesn't make it a cat.

Who in this thread or in the OP has EVER suggested that? The bolded part?