In NC you are allowed to own a handgun at the age of 18... and the 21 age restriction is for receiving the pistol transfer permit from the sherrif.
I know a LOT of people who own handguns and are under the age of 21...
Some say there is a loophole in the law and doesn't require it for private transfer.... even though it seems it does
Others got their parents to come with them to the sherrifs...
One part of the law is sort of iffy with its wording though..
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_14/Article_52A.html
I'm not sure when they changed this law but it seems there is NO mention of age in the entire article. It also has that odd wording where it says the permit can be obtained by the purchaser... or reciever. Does this mean the purchaser who is above 21 can get the transfer permit and transfer it to the 18-20 year old? Last I checked you only need to be 21 to receive a transfer permit... but this law seems to have no mention of age at all now.
Input greatly appreciated.
I know a LOT of people who own handguns and are under the age of 21...
Some say there is a loophole in the law and doesn't require it for private transfer.... even though it seems it does
Others got their parents to come with them to the sherrifs...
One part of the law is sort of iffy with its wording though..
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_14/Article_52A.html
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 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;
I'm not sure when they changed this law but it seems there is NO mention of age in the entire article. It also has that odd wording where it says the permit can be obtained by the purchaser... or reciever. Does this mean the purchaser who is above 21 can get the transfer permit and transfer it to the 18-20 year old? Last I checked you only need to be 21 to receive a transfer permit... but this law seems to have no mention of age at all now.
Input greatly appreciated.