BB/Pellet Gun for a minor?

[Pearl Trade]

I am 16 years old, and I was wondering if I could purchase a BB gun or pellet gun without my parents permission.

If you need to know anything else that could help with the answer I'd be glad to tell you.

 

[blacksheep]

I am 16 years old, and I was wondering if I could purchase a BB gun or pellet gun without my parents permission.

If you need to know anything else that could help with the answer I'd be glad to tell you.

"You'll shoot your eye out" ( A Christmas story ) sorry I could'nt resist.

 

[Pearl Trade]

haha

that's a great movie, and I knew someone would eventually say that

 

[Texas1911]

I am 16 years old, and I was wondering if I could purchase a BB gun or pellet gun without my parents permission.

If you need to know anything else that could help with the answer I'd be glad to tell you.

I think you have to be 18 to buy a BB gun. Give your local Academy's a call and they can tell you.

 

[Fisherman777]

Hi Pearl,

Is there any reason that you would want to do anything without your parents permission?

 

[Texas1911]

Hi Pearl,

Is there any reason that you would want to do anything without your parents permission?

I don't think he want's to do it behind their back, so much as he wants to know if he can just show up and buy the thing.

 

[Pearl Trade]

Hi Pearl,

Is there any reason that you would want to do anything without your parents permission?

Yes, because I personally see nothing wrong with taking a gun into the back yard and shooting at targets such as cans and paper. I know the basic safety requirements of a gun and I know that there are consequences to bad actions. My parents are not willing to at least let me get one and help me learn to use it.

I can understand why they feel that way, but I would still like to know if it is legal for me to buy a BB gun or pellet gun without their permission.

That is also part of the reason Texas 1911, seeing as how a common store like Walmart would be selling them.

 

[Texas1911]

Yes, because I personally see nothing wrong with taking a gun into the back yard and shooting at targets such as cans and paper. I know the basic safety requirements of a gun and I know that there are consequences to bad actions. My parents are not willing to at least let me get one and help me learn to use it.

If your parents don't want you to have one then I would respect that wish. They pay for the roof over your head and for alot of other things. I would try to reason with them.

Buying a pellet gun behind their back might not solicit a good response. Many people, parents included, have extreme fears of guns and are apt to react rather irrationally.

 

[Pearl Trade]

If your parents don't want you to have one then I would respect that wish. They pay for the roof over your head and for alot of other things. I would try to reason with them.

Buying a pellet gun behind their back might not solicit a good response. Many people, parents included, have extreme fears of guns and are apt to react rather irrationally.

Your responses have made me rethink my wanting to get an air gun. I most likely will not end up getting one any time soon, but I would still like to know the laws regarding this.

 

[frijolero817]

Ask them if you can get an airsoft gun just for fun if they don't approve of a bb gun. I have to agree with Texas 1911 though, it would only be right to do something that your parents approve of. Do the responsible thing and you're parents will grow to trust and respect you.

 

[Texas1911]

Your responses have made me rethink my wanting to get an air gun. I most likely will not end up getting one any time soon, but I would still like to know the laws regarding this.

I would just approach them and tell them that you believe you are mature enough to operate one safely. Tell them you know the 4 Golden rules and that you plan to purchase a real gun in the next few years, and want to use the pellet gun as a trainer.

I think if you touch base on where you can use it safely, and how you plan to use it safely then your parents would be much more receptive to the idea of an air rifle.

As far as the age, I don't see anything in Chapter 46 - Weapons of the Texas Penal code regarding air rifles. I'm not sure there are any laws regarding them other than local ordinances.

 

[Pearl Trade]

Thanks for the help Texas1911, I'll be sure to have a talk with them very soon. Do you think that the NRA could help in any way if I gave them a call? I'm not sure if air rifles fall under their spectrum of knowledge.

 

[Bear8u]

Have you taken, or thought of taking, Hunters Education? You will need that to hunt in Texas and even if you don't plan to hunt it will help teach you gun safety. It might help your parents feel better about letting you start with a BB/pellet gun.

 

[dbgun]

It might help your parents feel better about letting you start with a BB/pellet gun.

+1...Does anyone (Uncle's,Aunt's, Grandparents, etc) in your family own firearms. Maybe they can help convince your parents.

 

[Texas1911]

Thanks for the help Texas1911, I'll be sure to have a talk with them very soon. Do you think that the NRA could help in any way if I gave them a call? I'm not sure if air rifles fall under their spectrum of knowledge.

Actually air rifles are used by a local group to train kids about gun safety. The NRA does offer gun safety classes, they are taught by certified instructors and I'm sure there are a number in your area.

Being 16, you might be better off saving your money for a nice rifle when you turn 18.

 

[JohnnyLoco]

Fine answers from respectable citizens and gunowners.