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Ok. I know this is going to be interesting, so here goes.
i recently reenlisted for a transfer to fort lewis, washington, so I no longer have to deal with NC laws, but here goes.
Regarding possessing a handgun between 18-20. Yes. Legal, as Dreqo has said.
Regarding the transfer of said handgun to a person between 18-20. Yes, legal, if said person has a valid Pistol Purchase Permit.
It is NOT illegal for you to get a PPP at 18, just really aggravating. Basically, you have to go to your county courthouse with a copy of the applicable laws and ask to either speak to their attorney, or sheriff, or someone with discretion, as they have the say.
Explain to them the law of possession (ie over 18).
Explain to them AND SHOW them the law regarding transfer. Point out that there is no age requirement other than the over 18.
And thirdly, try to convince them with a hypothetical question.
Hypothetical: Your father dies, you are 18. You have a clean record and live on your own. He wills you his pistols. Now, under NC law, you would not be able to take possession of those pistols until you provide the executor of the estate with PPP's. Explain that to him. They MIGHT give you gibe about its "policy". If they do, apply for the permit anyway. Once they deny you (they have to give you a letter with reason for denial within 7 days) go before the judge with your information and explain it to the judge. If it doesn't work, you're out $0.
This is from personal experience. it worked with the cumberland county sheriffs. They ended up stamping my applications with "Applicant Under 21" so a FFL wouldn't sell a handgun to me :quirky
Best of luck to you.
-John
. lol I knew your wife was over there now, but I didn't realize this was her third time! My buddy just went out for his third time last week. I guess I was lucky, only going once in my four years.