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Is it easier in some states than others to get a handgun?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

yes because there are laws in some states that makes the time to get a gun longer

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Is it illegal to sell an individual a handgun?

That depends on your states laws. Some states allow it; some states require all handgun purchases to be made through an FFL dealer.

Can you possess a handgun while hunting?

It depends on where you are. In some states, it is legal.

Will you be arrested for handgun possession?

Only for ILLEGAL possession. In some jurisdictions anyone over 21 can possess a handgun. In others, almost no one can have one.

What age can you carry a handgun?

It depends on which states. In most states, you have to be at least 21, but in some, it's 18.

How do you carry a handgun from state to state?

It depends on what you mean exactly. You can transport an unloaded handgun in your vehicle while you travel as long as the handgun isn't accessible to you. However, if you have a handgun carry permit, you can carry the gun on your person in some states. That said, you can carry a handgun on your person inside your car in some states without a permit. Check out handgunlaw.us for more information about each individual state's laws.

Can a 19 yr old buy a handgun privately?

It some states yes, but some states have a requirement that the buyer be at least 21.

What state has the easiest handgun laws?

That's a very difficult question to answer as asked. Some states allow citizens to carry handguns openly without a permit, a couple of states (AZ and VT) allow concealed carry without a permit. Some states have a lot of restrictions on where you can carry even if you have a permit, some states have only a few. Many states will issues handgun permits to any non-felon that applies. Most states are similar in purchase requirements. You can purhcase or own a handgun at 18 in some states as long as it was not purchased through a dealer. In order to purchase a handgun from a dealer, you must be at least 21 per federal law.

What 2 states can you not carry a gun?

Several states have limitations on carrying a firearm- none have a blanket prohibition. Some are stricter than others. Actually, a couple do. In Illinois, you cannot carry a handgun on your person in public, openly or concealed. A few other states ban handgun carry by default, because it is basically impossible to get a handgun carry permit. But, the answer to the question I think you're asking is, Illinois and Wisconsin do not issue handgun carry permits, however, I think Wisconsin allows open carry. Check www.handgunlaw.us for more information. Update: since the time I wrote the most recent answer, Wisconsin has started issuing handgun carry permit.

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It depends on what you mean. In some states, you can carry a handgun openly without a permit. In most states, you have to have a permit to carry a handgun at all, or to carry it concealed. Two states and the District of Columbia don't issue handgun permits. The states that do issue permits have restrictions, a few places within the states that is off-limits, even if you have a permit, such as schools, courthouses, etc.

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