How Old do You have to be to Buy a Gun?

Answer

The age you need to be a gun changes from state to state. You have to be at least 18 to buy a gun, but in some places and for some types of guns you have to be 21. There are other rules such as background checks and a waiting period.

1 Additional Answer

You have to be 21 to buy a handgun. You also have to have a criminal record that is free of felonies. To buy a shotgun, you must be 18. When you go to purchase a gun, the shop will do a background check through the state police. Check your state police website for more information.

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