Many of you mentioned that I could get someone else to buy me a handgun before I was 21. Could I still transport the gun in my car to go to the range. I realize I can't buy rounds either, but if I met up with some friends of mine that were over 21, they could buy them for me. How does transfer of ownership work? By saying this I mean: when I turn 21, can the gun be transfered to my name without any extra costs? BTW I live in Texas.
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TEXAS LAWMAN
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I do not know of any TEXAS or federal regulation prohibiting someone from giving a handgun to another person under 21. I do not believe it is against the law for someone to give you ammunition. Texas has no gun registration so you would not need to "transfer the handgun to your name when you turn 21."
What you are describing is called a "straw man purchase." That is where a person legally capable of buying a weapon does so with the express purpose of providing it to a person not capable of buying it directly (i.e. someone underage). It's a federal offense for both you and the person buying the weapon. In addition, I believe it is illegal under federal law for a person under 21 to buy ammunition for use in a handgun.
If your parents want to buy something for you and allow you to use it under their supervision, that's legal. If it is bought and you drive around with it, that's probably illegal. Talk to an attorney before taking a chance on spending a couple of years in prison and having a felony record for the rest of your life.
I'd recommend that you get a couple of good books on the subject. Check Amazon.com.
If your parents want to buy something for you and allow you to use it under their supervision, that's legal. If it is bought and you drive around with it, that's probably illegal. Talk to an attorney before taking a chance on spending a couple of years in prison and having a felony record for the rest of your life.
I'd recommend that you get a couple of good books on the subject. Check Amazon.com.
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
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"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
I'm no lawyer, but I can tell you that in Corpus, there are many folks that shoot at the local range under the age of 21. I know most of the LEO here are pro gun, and some are even 'gun nuts' like us. I think you have to familiarize yourself with your local police dept. As for having someone buy a firearm for you, you could have your folks buy the gun as a 'gift' and you'll be safe. In Texas, I can't imagine a patrollman giving you a hard time for posessing a handgun that was given to you by your parents, so long as you are otherwise obeying the law (gun locked in trunk unloaded etc.).
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
ellsworthtoohey
New member
Contact an attorney who specializes in self-defense and firearms issues, if you can find one. If not, a criminal defense attorney is probably the next best thing.
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
The problem with contacting your local law enforcement agency is, sadly, the individual you talk to may, or may not know what he or she is talking about. Worse still, they may know, but deliberately steer you wrong. In som jurisdictions this can be a real concern.
This being said, contact local law enforcement anyway. Just don't take their advice as legal advice. The value in contacting them can be as important as legal advice though. It can reveal the attitudes, of both the individual officers and the administration.
------------------
"I don't believe in individualism, Peter. I don't believe that any one man is any one thing which everybody else can't be. I believe that we are all equal and interchangeable."--Ellsworth Toohey
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Incursion:
Many of you mentioned that I could get someone else to buy me a handgun before I was 21.[/quote]
You're old enough to join the military or be drafted if that's ever brought back.
I suggest you call your state representative and point this out to him or her.
Lad, if you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough to rate all rights.
Many of you mentioned that I could get someone else to buy me a handgun before I was 21.[/quote]
You're old enough to join the military or be drafted if that's ever brought back.
I suggest you call your state representative and point this out to him or her.
Lad, if you're old enough to die for your country, you're old enough to rate all rights.