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Old October 20, 2011, 01:43 PM   #20
carguychris
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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.
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?
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.
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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