federal law vs state... legal age of carrying pistol

[oklahoma caveman]

ok i know there are tons of loopholes in the legal system, but im just curious. federal law trumps state law right? i found a pamphlet in a pawn shop the other day that focused on minors carrying/possesing handguns. the FEDERAL law says that a minor (under 18) can legaly carry a handgun in farm related duties, while hunting, target practicing, or at a competition, or heading to and from an area in which 1 of the above activities is to take place as long as they have a written statement from parent/guardian giving them permission. so how is it that state law can prohibit this?

 

[wolf13]

Federal law trumps state law unless state law puts MORE restrictions on it while not interfering with interstate trade. States can and do have more restrictions on things as long as they do not adversly affect trade.

 

[Tribal]

In general, as long as the courts think a restriction is "reasonable" they're going to let the law stand.

 

[wdlsguy]

I assume you were looking at the Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice?

If you look at 18 USC 922(x), it makes it generally unlawful to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer a handgun or handgun ammunition to a juvenile (someone under 18). It also makes it generally unlawful for a juvenile to possess a handgun or handgun ammunition. It then lists a number of exceptions to the general prohibitions.

In order for a juvenile to lawfully possess a handgun or handgun ammunition, he/she needs to obey the pertinent federal and state laws.

 

[novaDAK]

Yep. Federal law was just stating exceptions to the FEDERAL law, so states can have more restrictive laws yet. The federal law just states the minimum.