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This kind of throws up a red flag for me because if you have to be 21 to purchase a handgun, he obviously had a parent or relative purchase it for him or it was gifted to him.
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FWIW if the handgun is purchased for someone under 21 in exchange for money or some other form of compensation, this is an illegal straw purchase and a federal crime.
OTOH giving it as a gift is legal under federal law.
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In this case why couldn't [the parents] purchase the ammo for him also?
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They can, and he (or she) can legally purchase it too, as long as everyone keeps their mouths shut.
See my prior post.
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Kinda makes me wonder what the ownership status of said firearm is.
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It's perfectly legal under federal law for an 18- to 20-year-old to own a handgun. State laws vary.
BTW how's Terry Lewis doing? (Music joke. Forgive the diversion.
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