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I saw this on TV last night, not too badly presented. I'm curious about one of the Maine grassroots leaders, Shane Belanger is 20 years old. He isn't shown carrying a handgun that I can see, being 21 is the minimum age for handguns. Unless Maine has a different law....?
The story also highlights the supposed division between the NRA and grassroots pro-gun organizations.

Actually federal law prohibits the sale of a handgun to anyone under 21 by an FFL. Texas, and many other states, allow people under 21 to own handguns acquired through private transactions.

G.A. Heath wrote:Actually federal law prohibits the sale of a handgun to anyone under 21 by an FFL. Texas, and many other states, allow people under 21 to own handguns acquired through private transactions.

Yep, you just can't purchase a handgun under 21. Just like you can't purchase a long gun under 18, but you can still own or possess them under the legal age for purchase from an FFL.

As far as the report. It was pretty fair in my opinion, well besides the Brady guy saying that folks are scared of people with guns. Oh the horor. Usually the only people who are scared of folks with guns are criminals when the cops show up. Rightly so I might add.

I did happen to talk to a guy yesterday a the gun shop who is running for Texas State Representative. He did mention wanting to push open carry in Texas. I don't have any strong feelings either way, as I most likely would not open carry other then when hunting anyway. If others want to push it, fine by me.

I saw it and it was very informative. I personally am don't big on the idea of open carry. I do love concelled carry. But that is just me. I however will not support anyone againest the 2nd amendment. I support our right to carry and it is a right in my openion. If it ever came to a vote yes or no on open carry I would have to vote yes simply because a no vote could give the wrong impression to those againest my views.

I need to go back to school, "not" not "Don't"

SkipB wrote:I need to go back to school, "not" not "Don't"

That's what the "Edit" button is for.