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well first you have to get a gun license and only use it for self protection. secondly, you have to be at least 18 years of age to buy rifles and shotguns. but to buy handguns, you must be 21 years of age.

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16y ago

For handguns (pistols), you must be at least 21 years of age. For all other guns (long guns), you must be at least 18 years of age.

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15y ago

You must be 18 in California to purchase a BB gun. However you can own one at any age provided your parents will let you have one.

It's up to your parents.

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14y ago

For a current, legal and correct answer, you will have to contact the California Depatment of Justice.

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13y ago

According to federal law 18 for long guns, 21 for hand guns.

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18 for long guns, 21 for handguns, the same as it is in the rest of the US under federal law.

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14y ago

You have to be 18 to purchase one

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