I recently turned 18 and came to find out I could not buy a handgun (at least from an FFL),my father who has many handguns says I can receive one of his as a gift or since he is considered a "private party" I can purchase from him as well,being skeptical I asked one of my local police officers and he said it was illegal for me to even receive one as a gift,I just want a third opinion here and please back up your info with a link to where you read it,I do not want to get into trouble with the law!