18 for a shotgun/hunting rifle, and 21 for a handgun.
If you can legally own a suppressor, you can just as legally mount it on a hunting/sporting rifle - however, you can't do this when you're actually hunting with those firearms.
Federal law says 18.
With the approval of your parents, at any age. On your own, 18 for rifle/shotgun, 21 for handgun.
Convicted felon.
You need to tell us which rifle. Chances are that there is some legal way to own it.
Depends on where you are.
That depends on the game laws where you live. In the US, each state has their own fish and game laws, and they vary from state to state. Check the game laws in your state.
Yes, it's perfectly legal to own one, so long as you're compliant with state laws on age of ownership/age of purchase. You can go to your local Wal Mart and buy them there, even.
To legally own a long gun (rifle or shotgun) in Tennessee, you must be 18. To legally own a handgun in Tennessee, you must be 21.
Technically its owned by your parent (or legal guardian) that gave it to you if your under 18. If your under 18 for a rifle or 21 for a handgun you can't purchase one.
Yes