18yo getting a handgun

[paintballdude902]

ok i was wondering im 18 and i know i can be gifted a handgun from a family member

but do i have to get a purchasing permit to be gifted it?

and secodn can i purchase a handgun in a p2p sale as long as its not an ffl?

 

[indoorsoccerfrea]

depending on ur state rules, you shouldnt have to have any sort of special paperwork to buy a handgun. i know in my state, i simply have to show my drivers license and they do a background check.

 

[novaDAK]

as far as I know, in order for the gun to be "yours" you must have a NC permit.

 

[paintballdude902]

indoor i know that in nc you have to get a purchasing permit to buy one even in a face to face sale

we dont have to register the handgun (ie it doesnt show what type of pistol it is only that you plan on buying one)

 

[NavyLCDR]

PBD902,

ok i was wondering im 18 and i know i can be gifted a handgun from a family member

You can be given the gift of a handgun by ANYONE, not just a family member.

but do i have to get a purchasing permit to be gifted it?

Yes:

§ 14‑402. Sale of certain weapons without permit forbidden.

(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation in this State to sell, give away, or transfer, or to purchase or receive, at any place within this State from any other place within or without the State any pistol or crossbow unless: (i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the county in which the purchaser or receiver resides; or (ii) a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit is held under Article 54B of this Chapter by the purchaser or receiver who must be a resident of the State at the time of the purchase.

and secodn can i purchase a handgun in a p2p sale as long as its not an ffl?

Yes - minor is defined as person under the age of 18:

§ 14‑315. Selling or giving weapons to minors.

(a) Sale of Weapons Other Than Handguns. – If a person sells, offers for sale, gives, or in any way transfers to a minor any pistol cartridge, brass knucks, bowie knife, dirk, shurikin, leaded cane, or slungshot, the person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, in addition, shall forfeit the proceeds of any sale made in violation of this section.

(a1) Sale of Handguns. – If a person sells, offers for sale, gives, or in any way transfers to a minor any handgun as defined in G.S. 14‑269.7, the person is guilty of a Class H felony and, in addition, shall forfeit the proceeds of any sale made in violation of this section.