Sorry if this is a commonly asked question that my google searching powers have completely overlooked, but when EXACTLY can one buy a handgun? I was picking up some .223 ammo today to go plinking and mentioned I'd be coming back to the gun store on Wednesday (my 21st birthday) to buy my first pistol. The guy behind the counter quickly retorted, "Better make that Thursday," as you can't buy a handgun until the day AFTER you turn 21.
This is news to me... I bought my AR-15 the exact day of my birthday when I turned 18. Why is this different? Is he wrong?
I wouldn't care that much, except I'll be out of town on Thursday through Saturday, and I've really gotten excited about finally being able to own, well, anything that I can afford. Please help me out there.
Thanks guys.
This is news to me... I bought my AR-15 the exact day of my birthday when I turned 18. Why is this different? Is he wrong?
I wouldn't care that much, except I'll be out of town on Thursday through Saturday, and I've really gotten excited about finally being able to own, well, anything that I can afford. Please help me out there.
Thanks guys.