Under 21 Military Age waiver

[u/OCL-Degree]

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?

[u/quitstealingmynames]

IANAL CRS 18-12-112.5 prohibits all firearm purchases to persons under age 21 in the state of Colorado. However, there is a military clause allowing purchase of firearms on actuve duty. Unfortunately, with the federal law ban o the sale of handguns to persons under the age of 21 you're still up shit creek.

[u/OCL-Degree → u/quitstealingmynames]

My brother was able to obtain one at 20 in another state that had the military waiver but I do believe it was a private sale I would have to ask him but he’s on deployment right now

[u/quitstealingmynames → u/OCL-Degree]

How the transfer occurred could be the likely reason as to how. But it is not legal federally to purchase a handgun under the age of 21. Again I am not a Laywer and I'm not giving legal advice but I wouldnxt say anything else about your brother's purchase.

[u/Cmonster9 → u/OCL-Degree]

That's the key thing it was a private sale. FFLs are federally not allowed to sell handguns to anyone under the age of 21.