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I'm in the same situation (19, want a pistol), and the gun would be stored at my parents place, where I live in the Summer when I am not in France. My only difference is I am in WA state.

I had always thought it was no pistols until 21, and then a friend of mine in the Army(gtcrispy for those of you nasiocers) informed me that if I purchse it via a private party sale, it is legal. Are you sure it has to be a gift?

I was actually about to make an almost identical post to platinum's. I've scoured the internet, but can't find anything that clearly spells it out for me. I've been debating posting the question here between just waiting until I get to WA and asking an arms dealer. Since it has been posted... itt would be good to know now though... as drooling over pistols is a lot better when you know you can actually purchase them.
Todd wishes there were gunatics cops that worked out of Washington state who browsed this place.

 

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That is amongst the many sites I have viewed. It says you need to be 21 for a handgun, 18 for all other firearms. I know this is the rule for standard dealers, but it does not mention whether private firearm sales, which gtcrispy told me is legal to those under 21... they just have to go through a transfer agent. Does anyone have insight on this specific rule, and whehter or not it exists?
Todd

 

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Ok... but I live in Washington, not Alabama. Does anyone have any information that is pertinent to my situation? It's amazing how hard it is to find clear definitions/laws on this topic for my state.
Todd