A Question of Age

Virginia John · December 9, 2013, 10:37 AM

How old do you have to be to purchase a handgun in WV?

MTT TL · December 9, 2013, 10:40 AM

21

Theohazard · December 9, 2013, 10:44 AM

Welcome to TFL! I just Googled it for you, it looks like they just go by the federal requirement of 21.

MTT TL · December 9, 2013, 10:57 AM

Yes, all states go by the Federal requirement to purchase at age 21.

Possession is 18 in WV.

Virginia John · December 9, 2013, 11:14 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the response.

**44 AMP** · December 9, 2013, 11:16 AM

Welcome to TFL!

Federal Law, 21 to purchase a handgun from an FFL (Federal Firearm License) dealer.

You may possess a handgun at 18 in WV, but you cannot buy one from a licensed gun dealer.

A gift, or a loan (or, when state law allows, purchase from a private individual) you are allowed to possess it. But you cannot buy a new, or used one from a dealer, if you are under 21.

All this assumes that you are not in ANY WAY otherwise a prohibited individual.

dakota.potts · December 9, 2013, 03:27 PM

I am not sure how it is in West Virginia, however it sounds to me like they just follow federal law like in Florida. That would mean you could also buy one through a private sale in addition to being gifted or loaned a handgun.

December 9, 2013, 10:37 AM	#1
Virginia John Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2013 Posts: 4	A Question of Age How old do you have to be to purchase a handgun in WV?

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MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,780	Yes, all states go by the Federal requirement to purchase at age 21. Possession is 18 in WV. __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

December 9, 2013, 11:16 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,833	Welcome to TFL! Federal Law, 21 to purchase a handgun from an FFL (Federal Firearm License) dealer. You may possess a handgun at 18 in WV, but you cannot buy one from a licensed gun dealer. A gift, or a loan (or, when state law allows, purchase from a private individual) you are allowed to possess it. But you cannot buy a new, or used one from a dealer, if you are under 21. All this assumes that you are not in ANY WAY otherwise a prohibited individual. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

December 9, 2013, 11:14 AM	#5
Virginia John Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2013 Posts: 4	Thanks guys, I appreciate the response.

December 9, 2013, 03:27 PM	#7
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I am not sure how it is in West Virginia, however it sounds to me like they just follow federal law like in Florida. That would mean you could also buy one through a private sale in addition to being gifted or loaned a handgun. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.