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Can I buy a shotgun at 18+ in California?
I'm 19 and have never been in trouble with the law. I want to buy a Mossberg 500 for home defense but to know if I can lawfully buy one at the age of 19. I do know you have to be 21+ pass a HSC test before you can buy a handgun.
3 Answers
- SkullKingLv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes you can buy shotguns or rifles but you have to be 21 to buy any type of ammunition (how stupid right?).
My friend actually just got a Mossberg 500, it is a badass shotgun.
- Steve NLv 78 years ago
Yes, you can purchase long guns (Rifles, Shotguns) at 18. 21 for handguns.
Per CA Penal Code Section 12071
All firearms purchases and transfers, including private party transactions and sales at gun shows, must be made through a licensed dealer under the Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) process. California imposes a 10-day waiting period before a firearm can be released to a buyer or transferee. A person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun. To buy a handgun, a person must be at least 21 years of age, and either 1) possess an HSC plus successfully complete a safety demonstration with the handgun being purchased or 2) qualify for an HSC exemption.
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