Mississippi Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is the minimum age requirement to purchase a handgun in Mississippi?

1. 18

2. 21

3. 25

4. No minimum age

The correct answer is: 21

In Mississippi, the minimum age requirement to purchase a handgun is 21 years old. This is because federal law states that anyone under the age of 21 cannot purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer. Option A, 18 years old, is the minimum age requirement to purchase a long gun (such as a rifle or shotgun) from a licensed dealer in Mississippi, but this minimum age does not apply to handguns. Option C, 25 years old, is not the correct answer as it is above the federally mandated minimum age of 21. Option D, no minimum age, is incorrect as there is a federal minimum age requirement of 21 for purchasing handguns.