Can someone under 21 own a handgun in Wisconsin?
Sarah Cherry
Updated on May 29, 2026
Likewise, can you buy a pistol for someone under 21?
Under Federal law, people under 21 cannot buy a handgun from an FFL, but they can buy one from a private individual. Also, people under 21 can be gifted a handgun. If your parents buy you a gun, and you pay them for it, that is a straw purchase regardless of whether you could have legally bought the gun yourself.
One may also ask, can I be gifted a gun at 18? An individual between 18 and 21 years of age may acquire a handgun from an unlicensed individual who resides in the same state, provided the person acquiring the handgun is not otherwise prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms under federal law.
Considering this, can a minor open carry in Wisconsin?
Open carry is legal for any person that is 18 years or older and not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal laws. Concealed carry is legal for residents with a Wisconsin Concealed Weapons License (CWL) and for non-residents with a license/permit from a state that Wisconsin honors.
Can my dad buy me a handgun?
Yes he may buy it as a gift but you may not take possession of the gift until your 21. Under federal law you must be 21 to legally own a handgun. Your state laws may not allow the gifting of firearms.
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