How old do you have to be to buy a gun? 🤔
Federal law sets 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns through dealers, but state rules vary. Some raise limits above federal minimums. Private sales differ by location.
Get the full 50-state breakdown in How Old Do You Have to be to Buy a Gun: A State Guide 2026.
See this guide before you buy: https://ammo.com/research/minimum-age-to-purchase-a-gun