About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question I am in to learning about hand guns and also the laws about about firing them.I want to be able to know about them.I also want to be able to fire them.I want to know the age limit of firing hand guns and the age limit of owning one? I live in Carolina.
Answer Carolina is a pro-gun state which is good. Any local gun club probably has classes via the NRA in handgun and general use. I recommend the Home Firearm Safety class as it covers handguns, long guns and shotguns. Federally you can't purchase a rifle/shotgun till 18yo, 21 for a handgun. There is no restriction on you shooting one, and actually at leasy here in NH, with my permission out hunting or whatever I can let my kids have a handgun on their hip. Good luck. Glad to see a young person interested, especially a girl. Thanks.
