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possesion(FL)
warrenty
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I have a few questions...i hear conflicting stories on the age limit to posses a firearm(pistol)..I hear that you can own one at age 18, but not legally purchase one until 21..?! does that mean i can give my son a firearm at the age of 18 no questions asked?And also,if i purchase a pistol for my son..and do the paper work in my name..is this legal? ive tried to search these qquestions with little or no luck...can someone "break it down for me"..thank you
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It is unlawful to sell, give, lend or transfer a pistol or other arm or weapon "other than an ordinary pocketknife" to a minor under the age of 18 without his parent's permission, or to any person of unsound mind.
It is unlawful for any dealer to sell any "pistol, Springfield rifle or other repeating rifle" to a minor.
A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a firearm, other than an unloaded firearm at his home, unless engaged in lawful activities.
Website: http://www.bucksgunrack.com/gunlaws.htm
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quote:(B15) May a parent or guardian purchase firearms or ammunition as a gift for a juvenile (less than 18 years of age)?
Yes. However, possession of handguns by juveniles (less than 18 years of age) is generally unlawful. Juveniles may only receive and possess handguns with the written permission of a parent or guardian for limited purposes, e. g., employment, ranching, farming, target practice or hunting. [18 U. S. C. 922]
ATF website;
http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm
You CAN buy it for him, and he can have it, as long as he has "written" permission from you, AND he is using it in a legal "described" manner.
Does this answer your question?
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