Can an 18 year old legally be in possession of a handgun?

[andrewww]

Hey everyone, I'm curious if people under 21 years old in California can legally be in possession of a handgun and take it out to a shooting range? My father passed away several months ago and left me and my mother with his 2 guns (a Remington 870 and S&W Model 10). I have great memories of shooting his revolver out in the desert with him as a kid and would like to take it out to the range by myself. I just don't wanna get a felony or something crazy for being in possession of a handgun if I'm only 18.

[ke6guj]

yes, it is legal for a 18-year old to be in possession of a handgun.

you need to read the PC and learn the laws yourself.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=pen&codebody=&hits=20

[weekend_plinker]

Hello welcome to the site you may want to also introduce your self to the site first

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=63

As Long as you can legally own a gun go do these simple steps. 1. Go get your self a HSC (hand gun safety card ) local gun shop 2.Then submit a inter family transfer paperwork to the DOJ with the required fee this form requires the HSC card and the gun is now yours to as you want.
Keep a copy if this form with the pistol if you would like just to keep your self safe if the need arises.

Form for transfer

http://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/firearms/forms/oplaw.pdf?

info on transfers

http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Transferring_Firearms_Among_Some_Family_Members

Section 27545 does not apply to the transfer of a handgun by
gift, bequest, intestate succession, or other means from one
individual to another, if all of the following requirements are met:
(a) The transfer is infrequent, as defined in Section 16730.
(b) The transfer is between members of the same immediate family.
(c) Within 30 days of taking possession of the firearm, the person
to whom it is transferred shall forward by prepaid mail, or deliver
in person to the Department of Justice, a report that includes
information concerning the individual taking possession of the
firearm, how title was obtained and from whom, and a description of
the firearm in question. The report forms that individuals complete
pursuant to this section shall be provided to them by the Department
of Justice.
(d) The person taking title to the firearm shall first obtain a
handgun safety certificate.
(e) The person receiving the firearm is 18 years of age or older.

[andrewww]

Awesome, thank you guys both.

[riderr]

However, buying handgun ammo might be a bit complicated for a person under 21yo

[SILENT GUNMAN]

However, buying handgun ammo might be a bit complicated for a person under 21yo

I ran into this problem when I was only 20 and my mom gave me a Glock 23 for my bday. My solution was simple. I went and bought a Ruger pc4 carbine. Both weapons are .40 caliber. Once I had the rifle my LGS was able to sell me all the .40 ammo I wanted because they were selling it to me for the rifle I bought from them. I don't know the caliber of your model 10 but I'm sure there's lever action carbines chambered in the same caliber available.

[sharxbyte]

Sorry for your loss. You'll do yourself a favor by learning the laws, but that comes with time. Welcome to the forum. Feel free to PM me or anyone else with questions, and if we cant answer them, we'll try to point you to someone who can.

[riderr]

I ran into this problem when I was only 20 and my mom gave me a Glock 23 for my bday. My solution was simple. I went and bought a Ruger pc4 carbine. Both weapons are .40 caliber. Once I had the rifle my LGS was able to sell me all the .40 ammo I wanted because they were selling it to me for the rifle I bought from them. I don't know the caliber of your model 10 but I'm sure there's lever action carbines chambered in the same caliber available.

It's a great solution back then, but nowdays all the great deals are on-line. Very few sellers would allow 21- to buy, no matter what.

[ERdept]

Do you mean possession or ownership or both.

Kids go hunting with their dads or alone in many states.

In Texas (the best country in the world), I did. haha