What are the exact perameters on weapon possesion in the US? I have training and can eaisly obain a liscence with my aim and criminal record (none, i'm 14 dang it!) Include long arm rifles, scoped weapons, pistols, and shotguns. I go hunting all the time and have a liscence, I just have to use the crappy reserve guns (rifle .32 x2 scope). I want my own rifle.
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You need to look up the state law where you live.  Most states don't allow minors to own weapons, but are permitted to use them under parental supervision.
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I believe it is my responsibility to protect myself and my family, i have always believed this and cannot understand why anyone would want to ban weapons from private citizens. The wisest question i have seen posted in some time, hopefully you will continue to provide all the people on here the ability to make use of their braincells, Granted, there are some who will miss your point but i can see that it has nothing to do with gun control and should be treated as a legitimate question to encourage debate and provide people the info to protect themselves and their families.
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18 years old, not convicted of a felony, not been in a mental institution, US resident, not addicted to narcotics.  there is a "yellow sheet" you fill out when making the purchase.  there are 11 questions pertaining to the above that you must answer.\n\na military rifle should be the same, as long as it is a semi-auto.
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Well according to the Federalist Papers an armed citizenry is ideal because keeps the government in check.  The government should be afraid of the citizenry not the other way around.\n\nAccording to the 2nd Amendment the States have the right to impose what controls it sees necessary to protect the citizenry, in fact there were rules that every male HAD to carry a weapon at certain times.\n\nIn my state we have very little crime mainly because it is easy for law abiding citizens to get a permit to carry.  In fact Virgina is now suggesting to women who get personal protection orders (restraining orders) also get pistol permits. \n\nI talked to a Secret Service Agent once where he told where he was being wolf-packed, he pulled his weapon and the gang dispersed.\n\nI had someone intentionally hit my pick-up once.  They got out of their vehicle fairly quickly I didn't have a clue what was going on, thankfully I had my pistol with me, I talked my way out of it.\n\nThe thing is training is key.\n\nThe only gun control I believe in is felons never owning any and where I use two hands\n\nThe thing is I have read reports where the use of knives by criminals are up.  The kids in Florida who killed a homeless man didn't use a firearm they beat him.\n\nIt's not the firearm that's evil, it's people.  And because there are evil people we should be able to defend against being harmed, according to the Declaration of Independence we have the right to life.  Criminals try to violate that right and the only way that it's guareteed is if we fight to protect it
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Ignore that first post.  That person has no idea what they're talking about.\n\nThe bottom line is that it will depend on what the past "record" is all about.  If you've been convicted of a felony, you are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm.\n\nAnything else is negotiable, depending on the agency and the "record" you're talking about.
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Regardless of whoever answers what, check with the Minnesota DNR (Department of Natural Resources).  Also if you go to places where you can purchase hunting licenses (usually places that you can buy guns) they have booklets available that clearly spell out all the can's and can not's of hunting.  Don't just blindly ask somebody on Yahoo, go straight to the source.  That way if you do get busted for something illegal you can't tell the game warden that you "thought" it was ok just because that is what you heard.  Hunting laws are often different than those for recreational shooting.  I know in Wisconsin laser sights are illegal for deer, but just fine for the shooting range.  For other animals I'm not sure.  I highly doubt silencers are legal for hunting, but wouldn't think they would be illegal for the shooting range.  But honestly I don't know.  Check with the DNR and local Police.  A simple phone call is all it takes to keep you out of jail.
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except reallity so you can deal with reallity.i am a foremer police officer,firearms instructor and now custom gunsmith.first put the weapon of choice in your hand,fit is 90%,second in real life situation nerves,adreneline, etc.takes over.with that said do not become a follower.if your dept. allows it choose a solid revolver.dependability is a must.police agency's have become victems of marketing with no common sence.semi auto are dependant weapons.they rely on the right bullet,the right primer,lubrication,hand position,inviroment and the ammo cycles the gun which means alot of your power goes out the slide when it starts to open.it is your life you are talking about,get real not fashionable!do not depend on reloading speed in your choice.that is childish.
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First of all your a dumb#ss for letting him borrow it.  But second of all... they will not be able to trace the bullets back to you.  Because even though those bullets may have lands and grooves and striations made by your gun that can be matched 100% to the barrel and firing pin of your weapon, they would need your gun to match the bullets to make a match.  Your gun would have to be recovered at a crime or reported stolen and recovered in order to be run through IBIS or some similar database at a crime lab.  Unless they go and take all the .38 smith and wessons and test them which isn't going to happen.  But if you do hear something about a crime he commited I'd go to the cops anyways to clear your conscience.
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No. I live in in a rural area of the country where it is commonplace for the farmers and avid deer hunters to have guns. It is common for teen boys to be given a gun and taken out to the woods, dad and son, to learn how to hunt and be responsible with it. Considering how prolific the guns are here yet there is very little crimnal use of them, I don't see a correlation of quantity of guns to use of them in crime. \n\nThat doesn't mean crime is non-existent here. Shortly after moving to this state I was called for jury duty. It was a murder trial. Of interest to this discussion, the man murdered was hunting and had a gun in his hands when the confrontation began. The murders had ready access to guns themselves. Though there were several guns present when the man was murdered, the guns were not used. The man was beaten and kicked to death. You don't need guns to kill. You just need hate mixed with alcohol to dull your self restraint.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nUnder current federal law, any sale made by a holder of a FFL (Federal Firearms License) must conduct a National Instant Check. Only private party sales are currently exempt from this check. However, whoever bought the firearm first is the registered owner start a paper trail when they sell a firearms because they never know what future owner will use it unlawfully.\n\nBe forewarned... most stated do not allow property owners the right to use lethal force to protect property (your stated reason for buying a rifle). In most states, if you use lethal force to protect property you will find yourself facing charges for murder.\n\nHave a nice day. Good luck.
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i looked a little for ya, it is a confusing and vast subject, but This link may help with the ammunition;\n\nhttp://members.aol.com/vaquero760/ammo/amain.htm\n\nas for the guns them selves, as basic as it gets,\n\nshotguns = bird or deer hunting as well as "skeet/sport" shooting. There are 3 different types, "side by side" (2 barrels next to each other) "over-under" (2 barrels 1 on top of the other) and a "single barrel", this can be in "pump" (like in movies they manually pull the fore-grip back to re-load) or semi-auto (as a bullet is fired the gun re-loads itself. There are many "gauges" today typically they are 12ga. 16ga. & 20ga. (gauge is just a different term for the size of the bullet) They fire slugs (solid bullet) or "shot" (this is where it gets it's name, think of it as a bunch of BBs they come in different size as well)\n\nrifles= target, hunting, most any game other than birds. basically the bigger the caliber (or bullet size) the bigger the target i.e. deer vs brown bear.\n\nhandguns = personal defense, hunting, target. Basics, 2 types "revolver" (re-loads as you pull the trigger) this is your "cowboy" type gun, typically 6 bullets & \n"semi-auto" (re-loads it's self after each bullet) these are the firearms most police dept carry, and are used in most movies, they offer larger capacity, some up to 15 bullets typically these are easier to shoot for "first time shooters" calibers range just as rifles, different size for different job\n\nHope I didn't overwhelm you. If you would like someone to answer any questions, e-mail me direct I would be more than happy awtcw@comcast.net  :-)
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The law and order agencies are there to try to locate and arrest a person after they have committed a crime, not to be the personal bodyguard of every person in the country.  It is up to the private citizen to protect himself.  Firearms are used for many other things besides protecting ones self from harm.  Things like competition, plinking (informal shooting fun at tin cans and the like), and hunting.  The right to bear arms is the most important right, for without it, all the other rights could be taken away.
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Good for you. Teaching your daughter how to shoot a rifle will definitely show her self-control. It really depends, if you are going to be shooting 30 yards are less, I would recommend opens sights.(is better for her to be able to handle a rifle without a scope) If you are planning on get some long range kills I would recommend a scope that is designed for 50 yards and smaller. I would also recommend a bolt action rifle, it will teach her the meaning of one shot one kill, preserve ammo, and be less likely to jam and overheat. ( I know you already got her a a 22.cal but I would get a bolt action 22. as her next weapon. Ruger makes incredible 22. I have a 77/22 and it never had a flaw. Ignore the anti-gun people, they just don't understand the fun and relaxation of shooting. that is too bad. I went to your website... they are nice looking rifles... but I would go scope-less for now though or until she requests one. squirrels are small varmint which you have to be quick to get one in your sites, and for speed and steadiness I would go with the sites also. Happy shooting!
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If you want a legal gun, you need to be over 18, have a valid ID, no felony convictions and be a US citizen. After you fill out the paperwork they make a call and run your info. If you come back clean then you pay for it and leave. I own quite a few guns and I have been through this many times.
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If you are the owner of said firearm you need to check the persons identification to make sure they are of proper age to purchase said firearm.  If its a handgun and you think this person might not be legit then I would call the local police station and ask if they would run any wants and warrants on their ID if that comes back clean sell the gun.  If yo don't and somebody gets killed with your gun you could be charged as an accessory prior to the fact. Rifles,& shotguns Okay if above 18.  Handguns find their way from the south to places like DC and NYC all the time and you do not want a childs blood on your hands.
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i was asking the same question when i noticed your on the similar questions, maybe the question should be  "how do we suggest or request a catagory to be started?"  i am an avid gun collector and love shooting and hunting. as for the answer that shooting or hunting is just sitting around, this person has obviously never been involved in any competition shoots or has never been hunting either.
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That is the most ridiculous gun law passed to date. Your part right on it never being used in a violent crime. I'm not sure where it happened but so far only one person in the united states has been killed by a 50 caliber weapon and i believe it was a 50AE Desert Eagle. The cost of the $3000+ rifles and the expensive ammo that isn't stocked in every gun store makes it very unpractical for any criminal. When california passed the law Barrett actually ended the warrenties on the LAPD M99's, and then came out with the CA legal .416 rifle. Then all the black powder shooters started to complain so CA made an exception for .50cal blackpowder rifles!(which are easier to get by criminals)