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Back in the late '60s at both Ft. Knox, Ky and Ft. Polk, LA under 21 year old service members could only buy 3/2 beer on post.
At that same time though off post the legal drinking age in the state of Louisiana was18 years of age for all types of beverages containing alcohol regardless the proof.
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Ironic that a 18 year old can join any of our military branches, be required to learn and use all kinds of weapon systems and serve in combat areas all over the world risking life, limb and possible lifelong mental anguish but can't legally purchase a firearm from a FFL until they are 21 years old.
Back prior to 1971 18 year olds couldn't vote either but were old enough to be cannon fodder and were only allowed to buy 3/2 beer on post.
The irony of being drafted at 18, but not being able to vote or drink beer prompted passage of the 26th amendment in March 1971. The 26th amendment holds the record for the shortest time needed for ratification, which was 3 months and 8 days. Back in 1791 when the 2nd amendment was ratified the age of majority was 21 in most states. Who thinks today's kids are more mature when it comes to things like firearms than they were back in 1791?
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Voting age should be 27. Gun ownership 18. Drive a car 21. Alcohol at 21.
If enforced this would solve alot of issues.
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As far as I know, there is no age restrictions to firearm ownership in Texas. Of course, Federal laws apply to purchase and State laws concerning LTC.
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As far as I know, there is no age restrictions to firearm ownership in Texas. Of course, Federal laws apply to purchase and State laws concerning LTC. Let's be clear, when talking about legally purchasing firearms, 18 to purchase long guns. 21 to purchase handguns or lower receivers.
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As far as I know, there is no age restrictions to firearm ownership in Texas. Of course, Federal laws apply to purchase and State laws concerning LTC. Let's be clear, when talking about legally purchasing firearms, 18 to purchase long guns. 21 to purchase handguns or lower receivers. Right, but I can legally give my 2yr old grandson a rifle for Christmas if I want to. Control of that child is the responsibility of his parents, not the State.
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As far as I know, there is no age restrictions to firearm ownership in Texas. Of course, Federal laws apply to purchase and State laws concerning LTC. Let's be clear, when talking about legally purchasing firearms, 18 to purchase long guns. 21 to purchase handguns or lower receivers. Right, but I can legally give my 2yr old grandson a rifle for Christmas if I want to. Control of that child is the responsibility of his parents, not the State. Yes, but it belongs to you until he turns 18.
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Federal law prohibits any person under 18 from possessing a firearm, or from anyone giving, selling or otherwise transferring one.
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Federal law prohibits any person under 18 from possessing a firearm, or from anyone giving, selling or otherwise transferring one. Okay. I'd like to see the law that prohibits a person younger than 18 from possessing a firearm. It's legal for a child to hunt unaccompanied at age 9 in Texas.
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Federal law prohibits any person under 18 from possessing a firearm, or from anyone giving, selling or otherwise transferring one. NO it does not.
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Federal law prohibits any person under 18 from possessing a firearm, or from anyone giving, selling or otherwise transferring one. Horse hockey.
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Federal law prohibits any person under 18 from possessing a firearm, or from anyone giving, selling or otherwise transferring one. I would like to see that...
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
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LOL! I'm reading it strait from the Youth Handgun Safety Act provided from BATF. I'm required to have it posted in my office where I conduct my business. Believe what you want.
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People purchase guns every day from me for their children, but for all intents and purposes it belongs to you until your child is of legal age to own it.
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Granted the YHSA refers to handguns.
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Right, but I can legally give my 2yr old grandson a rifle for Christmas if I want to. Control of that child is the responsibility of his parents, not the State. An example: My neighbor bought his 10yr old a shotgun. He was dove hunting in his back yard last year unsupervised. At 10, he doesn't understand that his shot travels beyond his target. He shot directly at my house several times. My point is, You can give you child a gift, but is it the possession of the 10yr old, or his father's? If he get's into trouble with it, who will the authorities look to?
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https://www.atf.gov/firearms/docs/guide/atf-i-53002-%E2%80%94-youth-handgun-safety-act-notice/download
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Right, but I can legally give my 2yr old grandson a rifle for Christmas if I want to. Control of that child is the responsibility of his parents, not the State. An example: My neighbor bought his 10yr old a shotgun. He was dove hunting in his back yard last year unsupervised. At 10, he doesn't understand that his shot travels beyond his target. He shot directly at my house several times. My point is, You can give you child a gift, but is it the possession of the 10yr old, or his father's? If he get's into trouble with it, who will the authorities look to? Civilly, a parent is responsible for everything a "child" younger than 18 does. Technically speaking, of course.
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Civilly, a parent is responsible for everything a "child" younger than 18 does. Technically speaking, of course. How then, is a juvenile tried as an adult?
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Civilly, a parent is responsible for everything a "child" younger than 18 does. Technically speaking, of course. How then, is a juvenile tried as an adult? Tried for criminal charges?
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