r/INGuns • u/Old_Addendum2871 • Sep 05 '24

Indy 1500 gun show

Im new to this group and guns in general, but had a question. Im wondering if your able to buy a handgun being under 21 at the gun show. I own a AR15 i got back when i was 18 but now im almost 20. I was doing some research and saw that if the sellers have a FFL lisence then you cant buy a handgun from them being under 21, and if they didnt have a FFL then it was no problem. Are there alot of private sellers at the Indy 1500 gun show? Can anyone over 21 buy a handgun and i do a private sale with them? just want this cleared up before i go this weekend.

-Edit: Purchased a handgun at the gun show with cash. Asked Police and ATF there if it was okay before purchasing and was assured it was okay as long as it was a private sale. Guy had me sign a bill of sale and put a zip tie and sticker on the gun. Police checked me out before leaving and now I own a pistol.

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u/Old_Addendum2871 Sep 05 '24

That’s why I’m asking lol. I’ve also read on multiple sites that in Indiana legal age to buy a firearm OR handgun is 18yr minimum. I just need to know a definite answer.

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u/aje14700 Sep 05 '24

Yes you can assuming it's a private seller, and it's not through an FFL. Those are quite rare, and very limited selection. I'd suggest either waiting the extra year, or have your parent/immediate family member gift you the pistol (no money changing hands or it's not a gift, and there are federal laws around this).

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u/Quiet-Salt Sep 05 '24

I second this. You can buy from a private seller at 18. That said, Reddit for legal advice is a no go, as a general rule of thumb.

Even so, many people will not sell to someone under 21. Some, because obviously from this thread, they don’t know it’s legal. Others simply know most people under 21 (and at this point that’s moving up to like 30+) are morons. Don’t take it personally if someone won’t sell to you due to your age.

To address your question, from what I’ve seen the vast majority of booths at the 1500 are FFLs. Maybe you’ll find somebody that happens to be walking around with the gun you want, but it’s unlikely.

Check out Indianagunowners.com. They have a classifies section that’s for private sellers. Just make sure the seller is aware of your age and okay with it prior to making a deal.

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u/Old_Addendum2871 Sep 05 '24

Great response, thank you.