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Can you legally buy some old guns in America?

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In general, yes, that is if you're a citizen, you're old enough (18 for long guns and 21 for handguns), and can pass the background check. read more

But gun laws in the United States — specifically those concerning minimum legal age requirements for gun possession — are actually still surprisingly lax. Federal law prohibits handgun ownership by any person under the age 18, with a handful of exceptions. But there is no minimum age for long gun (i.e. rifle and shotgun) ownership. read more

Long guns – such as rifles and shotguns – can be legally bought from licensed firearms dealers over the age of 18. Exceptions to this include if the gun is to be used for specified activities including employment, ranching, farming, target practice and hunting. read more

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