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| Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008
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![]() | I'm in no way an expert but this is why I think Indiana says 18 is the minimum even though federal law says 21. They could be keeping the "minimum age of 18" law in effect in case the Brady Laws are repealed which would then revert the age for purchasing in Indiana to 18. The Brady laws only have to do with purchasing the gun and nothing (that I'm aware of) with carrying, so if you're under 21 but have a valid Indiana license to carry you'll be fine. Where/how you buy the ammunition would be a different question, though. |
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| Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Carmel
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![]() | Indiana State law allows 18 year olds to purchase handguns, however, federal law bars FFL's from selling to anyone under 21, so it would have to be a private sale. Federal law allows possession of handguns by anyone 18 and older as long as it is not barred by the law of the state of residence. |
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| SIG > * Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside)
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__________________ Opinions expressed by me are not my actual opinions ![]() "The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's teeth and keyston under Independence." --George Washington | |
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| Pays the bills ![]() Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: behind you
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Ah ha. I see how that works. Quote:
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| Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008
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![]() | I'm not an expert but I was a police officer in Indiana for a number of years. What the deal is per the state criminal code (you can obtain these from your local prosicutors office) you can recive a handgun as a gift from a parent and or guardian at the age of 18-20 in Indiana. That is why the state allows an 18-20 year old to get a permit. You are legal to carry concealed a handgun at any age 18 and up as long as you have a permit. However as mentioned no one is allowed to purchase a handgun til age 21. |
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| Ingerland Forever! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: downtown Lafayette, Indiana
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![]() ![]() ![]() | alex, what is going on is the interaction of state and federal law. In 1935 Indiana passed its License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH) statute setting 18 as the age to carry a pistol with license (carry, openly or concealed). 1968 in response to the racist rhetoric (both claimed African-American juveniles were causing crime) of Dodd and Kennedy the Safe Streets Act of 1968 (sometimes called the "Gun Control Act") set the minimum age of 21 for individuals to purchased handguns from FFLs. Note that the SSA of 1968 said nothing about carrying pistols, just purchasing. Someone who is 18 may legally own a handgun. As long as the 18 legally owns the pistol (not stolen, etc.), the 18 year old may carry with a LTCH. |
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