making a hand gun while under 21

[edwardjames]

alright guys, i did a quick search which didn't turn up the results i was looking for.

my question is not only can i build a handgun right now(i am turning 20 in a few months) , but will i ever get hassled if i take it out shooting at a range ?

i have always been hands on with making things, and i think it would be cool to construct one from an 80% rather than wait another year to buy one.


thanks in advance !

~Eddie

[707electrician]

It is not illegal for a person under 21 to own a handgun

[Arkangel]

Buying ammo might be a hassle for a while.

[Sbasham]

It is not illegal for a person under 21 to own a handgun

I miss read the post. EDITED Cause i made a reading error and now feel dumb haha.

[scglock]

It is not illegal for a person under 21 to own a handgun

BS. Cause Im 19 and own a handgun, my mother gifted it to me, and CA DOJ approved. I couldn't buy it and I cant buy ammo so its a good thing i reload.

OWN/Possess is legal for anyone 18 or older.

Buy is legal for anyone 21 or older.

I think you missed a word

[SilverTauron]

From the California Attorney General's website:

http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#1

To buy a handgun, a person must be at least 21 years of age, and either 1) possess an HSC plus successfully complete a safety demonstration with the handgun being purchased or 2) qualify for an HSC exemption.

Because CA law mandates all transfers go through an FFL, this leaves the OP in a pickle. It is possible for the OPs family to "gift" a handgun receiver , but beyond that I do not see a legal way to acquire a handgun under 21 within California. Most other states mandate that while a person under 21 can't buy a handgun at an FFL , private party transactions are legal as long as the person's over 18 and otherwise not DQ'd for criminal actions.

[Sbasham]

I think you missed a word

I sure did. Now i feel like a loser. Sorry, "707electrician".

[707electrician]

From the California Attorney General's website:

http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs#1

To buy a handgun, a person must be at least 21 years of age, and either 1) possess an HSC plus successfully complete a safety demonstration with the handgun being purchased or 2) qualify for an HSC exemption.

Because CA law mandates all transfers go through an FFL, this leaves the OP in a pickle. It is possible for the OPs family to "gift" a handgun receiver , but beyond that I do not see a legal way to acquire a handgun under 21 within California. Most other states mandate that while a person under 21 can't buy a handgun at an FFL , private party transactions are legal as long as the person's over 18 and otherwise not DQ'd for criminal actions.

He is talking about creating one from an 80% blank in which case he could buy anywhere no problem

[707electrician]

I sure did. Now i feel like a loser. Sorry, "707electrician".

No problem

[Sbasham]

Reading comprehension

I was gonna make an excuse and say it was a long day at work and Im tired. But I wont. Ill own to making a reading error

I got real quick. haha

[CK_32]

This thread has so mch fail from all angles lmao

[Sbasham]

This thread has so mch fail from all angles lmao

much* haha.

[fremont lapua]

Go for it buy an 80% lower go to a build party and have a non registered fully functional handgun. You will have to have your parents or a buddy over 21 buy you ammo or order online.

[oldmotor]

I recently bought two 80% lowers and was wondering about this. My 15 year old son wants to finish one of them.

[edwardjames]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm going to make my move next pay check . Ammo shouldn't be an ussue as we have multiple calibers in the household and plenty of ammo.

Last question do I need to complete a HSC to own it?