My mother is pushing for me to have a handgun for the purpose of self defense due to the fact that I live with my grandmother in a bad neighborhood. I was wondering if I could have a handgun in my room that is registered to my Mother and also wondering how to transport it legally. I realize that in Ohio you cannot buy a gun for a person under the age of 18, but she is thinking about buying a handgun and giving it to me as a gift. Just would like to know if this can be done legally or get some advice on how to have a handgun at the age of 18 purely to stay at the house or take to the range.