Open Carry Age Restriction?

[Young Gun Owner]

I had a few questions regarding the age at which i could open carry a handgun, i am 19 years old, I've gotten mixed answers to this question, I've heard from several sources that since i could not purchase a handgun or ammunition i could not legally open carry. However other sources tell me that since the constitution gives me the right and i am legally an adult (above the age of 18) I can openly carry just not have the ability to buy the firearm or ammunition myself, could you clear this up for me? Also i had a question about the age i could acquire a CCW, like i said before i am 19 years old, however i am a member of the USAF and i have read in some places that Missouri will issue service members the CCW if they are above the age of 18 any information you could give me on these two questions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[NavyLCDR]

You have to be 21 to obtain the Missouri Concealed Carry Endorsement:
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There is no statewide lower age limit for open carry of a handgun, however local municipalities are permitted to regulate open carry, so you must be in compliance with local laws as well as state law.

Federal law generally prohibits the possession of a handgun or handgun ammunition for those under 18 years old, 18 USC 922 (x), with limited exceptions.

Without the Missouri Concealed Carry Endorsement, it is also a violation of Federal law for you to carry a loaded firearm within 1000' of school premises, 18 USC 922 (q).

 

[RockinAJ]

What state care you in? Montana I don't think there is an age on open carry. Have to be 18 to conceal though.
When my kids turn 18 they are getting a CCW and a pistol. Especially if I have a girl. Then before that they will take a defensive handgun class.

 

[Big Gay Al]

First, the age to buy a pistol is 18, but only from a private party. You cannot buy a handgun from and FFL until you are 21. As far as ammunition goes, that might vary by state. They used to register ammo sales, but that was a long time ago. On the other hand, you could get someone else to buy the ammo for you. There are no straw purchase federal regs on ammo AFAIK. I'd suggest checking state laws on ammo purchasing first, and see if the state you're currently in has any rules like that.

As for the rest, I'll leave it, since I believe it's already been answered. Good Luck.

 

[Big Gay Al]

What state care you in? Montana I don't think there is an age on open carry. Have to be 18 to conceal though.
When my kids turn 18 they are getting a CCW and a pistol. Especially if I have a girl. Then before that they will take a defensive handgun class.

He's in Missouri.

 

[RockinAJ]

Montana

Montana is 14 with a parent... 18 for CCW.