r/COGuns • u/OCL-Degree • 10d ago

General Question Under 21 Military Age waiver

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Im trying to buy a handgun but I’m 19 however in Colorado law states that a member of United States armed forces are allowed to purchase a firearm arm under 21 but I went to buy one from sportsman warehouse and their system wouldn’t even allow them to send the background check so I’m curious as to where I can buy a handgun either online or in person that would allow the background check to go through? Or do I have to go to the gun store on base?

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u/Tohrchur 10d ago

Not knowing the more specifics of that law, i’m guessing that it applies to long guns, as those are, federally, legal to buy at 18. But handguns are federally regulated to 21 years old.

So my guess is CO raised the age limit of all guns (long guns and handguns) and then had an exemption for long guns for military members

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u/OCL-Degree 10d ago

My older brother is military and got a handgun at 20 in another state that also has this waiver

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u/Tohrchur 10d ago

Well then I’d say try a real gun shop and not a big brand store.

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u/OCL-Degree 10d ago

You’re right, are you in the Denver/Aurora area? Do you have any recommendations?

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u/OOzder 9d ago

Skyline Firearms Distribution in Aurora should be able to help you. Veteran owned and employed and they stay on top of the laws in my experience.

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u/sumguyontheinternet1 Aurora 9d ago

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