I was in your same situation. I got a LTCH almost as soon as I turned 18. My dad wouldn't buy me a handgun so I bought a H&K USP 9mm from an INGO member. Ammunition can be purchased from any store except Walmart pretty much. Say you have a hi point carbine or other rifle chambered in your handgun round and most places will sell to you. It's especially easy if you get a 357mag or another big round that is more common in rifles.
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Ways to get a handgun before you are 21
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Pale Rider
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If I was you, I'd delete this post.... admitting an illegal act on the internet ain't the smartest thing
If I was you, I'd delete this post.... admitting an illegal act on the internet ain't the smartest thing
It isn't illegal to buy the ammo and give/sell it to someone under 21. Now, I'm pretty sure that LYING (as others said in this thread) to an FFL may be against the law.
Pale Rider
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exactly I just deleted the section where he admits to lying so that if he deletes the post it won't still be here in my quote.
Arm America
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dieselman, my hat is off to both you and your dad.
It sounds like he has raised you well, you have respect for him
and his wishes.
That is a huge step in showing maturity.
I don't know you or him but respect you both!
I couldn't agree more.
Try to get your dad involved with your research on your handgun. This will achieve the following:
1. Shows your being responible about handguns.
2. It will help him understand your view.
3. It will allow you to understand his view.
It looks like he is giving you some room on this one. Give some room back to him and you will achieve more in the long run.
Good luck, it sounds like things are moving nicely for you on this one. One last thing..... It was great to hear how you will not go behind his back and you respect his views. Only a real man can do that. Be proud of yourself, I am.
.. Sorry.
shibumiseeker
Grandmaster
I have some points I'd like to cover.
Kudos to you for respecting your dad's wishes. Believe me when I say that carrying a gun is the second biggest responsibility you can have in your life, second only to becoming a parent. The potential for really screwing up while carrying is huge. Even if you are fully justified in a self defense shooting, you can face civil and criminal charges that can be costly to defend yourself from. These things are not to be taken lightly.
A good idea would be to get some concealed carry training in anticipation for getting your first handgun. Trainings that cover the legalities, responsibilities, and pitfalls. That may go a long ways towards softening your dad's position.
Waiting s*cks when you're young, but it does get easier as you get older.
Kudos to you for respecting your dad's wishes. Believe me when I say that carrying a gun is the second biggest responsibility you can have in your life, second only to becoming a parent. The potential for really screwing up while carrying is huge. Even if you are fully justified in a self defense shooting, you can face civil and criminal charges that can be costly to defend yourself from. These things are not to be taken lightly.
A good idea would be to get some concealed carry training in anticipation for getting your first handgun. Trainings that cover the legalities, responsibilities, and pitfalls. That may go a long ways towards softening your dad's position.
Waiting s*cks when you're young, but it does get easier as you get older.
ThrottleJockey
Shooter
About the ammo age, I thought you only had to be 21 to buy HANDGUN ammo, and could purchase rifle/shotgun ammo at 18? When I buy .40S&W for my carbine, it is not handgun ammo......Just saying......
Indecision
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ha joined the army to fix that fantasy.
Aren't you in the National Guard?
How is that helpful advice, or even correct advice?
You get a pistol 1 of 3 ways generally speaking, be a 240B machine gunner, be an officer, or be an MP.
The only one he would most likely be at 18 is an MP. 240 is possible, but unlikely.
That about sums it up.
To the OP, the first step is to ask WHY he doesn't want you to have a handgun. Get your LTCH regardless. If he doens't want you to carry, ask about keeping at the house and going to the range to familiarize yourself, so when you do turn 21 you're more competant. If he doesn't want to "sign for it" as you originally stated (not that this is possible per se) thought he could buy one and gift it you and then it would be under his name. But if that is his main concern, he would not be against you buying from private party. Though almost no one will withour your LTCH.
Indecision
Master
Correct, I wan't trying to imply he would take it home, just that those are pretty much the only way he would even touch one.
eatsnopaste
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Indecision
Master
All clarifications have been clarified. Thanks for clarifying.
I don't think you have the clearance for our clarrification, Clarence.
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