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20 year old gun carry situation
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:12 pm
Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:12 pm
Another one of my many stupid questions here….
My son is 20 years old and is very responsible and mature. He often drives through the hood at 4:30 AM on the way to fish or sometimes is at a boat launch in the early morning hours near a bad area.
I know he can’t legally own a handgun, but can own a shotgun. I was thinking of getting him some kind of snubbed shotgun or whatever you call it. I need to have him attend a gun safety class first.
Will the gun ranges allow a 20 year old to attend?
My son is 20 years old and is very responsible and mature. He often drives through the hood at 4:30 AM on the way to fish or sometimes is at a boat launch in the early morning hours near a bad area.
I know he can’t legally own a handgun, but can own a shotgun. I was thinking of getting him some kind of snubbed shotgun or whatever you call it. I need to have him attend a gun safety class first.
Will the gun ranges allow a 20 year old to attend?
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Posted on 6/11/26 at 11:17 pm to notiger1997
quote:He can’t buy one from a dealer until 21, but he’s allowed to possess one at 18. You can gift or loan one to him.
I know he can’t legally own a handgun
quote:Has to be 21 to shoot handguns unaccompanied by law, 18 for shotguns or rifles. But some ranges might have their own 21+ rules. But pretty much everywhere will let him shoot if you’re there with him.
Will the gun ranges allow a 20 year old to attend?
This post was edited on 6/11/26 at 11:21 pm
Posted on 6/12/26 at 2:05 am to notiger1997
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I was thinking of getting him some kind of snubbed shotgun or whatever you call it.
As in under 18" barrel or overall length under 26" in total length? Excellent plan
Posted on 6/12/26 at 2:34 am to MoarKilometers
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As in under 18" barrel or overall length under 26" in total length? Excellent plan
The smallest there is.
But someone already mentioned that I can get him a handgun so I will probably go that route.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 6:08 am to notiger1997
And teach him to stay out of the ghetto or places they congregate.
We are quickly moving to the final reckoning in America.
We are quickly moving to the final reckoning in America.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 6:45 am to notiger1997
It’s either, you’re old enough to serve in the military, drink and buy a dang pistol….or you’re not.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 6:52 am to notiger1997
Get him a Smith & Wesson Governor or a Taurus Judge. When I bought mine the S&W held 6 rounds and the Judge only 5.
Will shoot .410, .45 ACP and 45 Long Colt.
I alternate every other round in mine with .410's and ACP's.
They make specialized self-defense loads for these as well.
Will shoot .410, .45 ACP and 45 Long Colt.
I alternate every other round in mine with .410's and ACP's.
They make specialized self-defense loads for these as well.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:52 am to Night Vision
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he can’t legally own a handgun
Get him bear spray and wait til he’s 21.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 9:09 am to notiger1997
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But someone already mentioned that I can get him a handgun so I will probably go that route.
Make sure he gets some basic safety education. Doesn't have to be a formal class or anything, just the basics. Muzzle safety, trigger discipline, not to point it at anything you don't intend to shoot. Not leaving it in his truck, especially if the boat launch he's going to is in a rough area. When he's legally justified in using his weapon. How to handle being approached by police if he's carrying. Etc
Most of this is all common sense for those of us who are older and have been around firearms for most of our lives. But 20 year olds probably need to get at least a crash course from someone with some experience, whether its dad, uncles, family friend, or a class with a professional instructor.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 9:17 am to Tiger Prawn
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some basic safety education
If youre going to carry a handgun it needs to be much more than basic. Handguns are dangerous and carrying can be dangerous if not done responsibly.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 12:48 pm to Tiger Prawn
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Not leaving it in his truck
If the "rules of gun ownership" ever get amended, this should be rule #1.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 2:26 pm to notiger1997
Bought my son a Glock 19 when he was 19.
He has been shooting at the range with me and hunting since he was little and was very good with gun safety. He also shot trap on his school team for several years and safety is beaten into them.
We live in TN and the law is they can have a handgun but can't buy it themselves.
He has been shooting at the range with me and hunting since he was little and was very good with gun safety. He also shot trap on his school team for several years and safety is beaten into them.
We live in TN and the law is they can have a handgun but can't buy it themselves.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 3:03 pm to bbvdd
Good Dad 
Mine received a S&W shield for his HS graduation gift.
Mine received a S&W shield for his HS graduation gift.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 3:48 pm to notiger1997
I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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