Age 21 Act

Under current federal law, you have to be 21 to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer, but you can buy a semiautomatic rifle at 18. This bill would raise the minimum age to 21 for purchasing or possessing handguns, semiautomatic assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines (those holding more than 10 rounds). The bill defines "semiautomatic assault weapon" very broadly, listing over a hundred specific firearm models by name — including all AR-15 and AK-47 variants — and covering any semiautomatic rifle with a detachable magazine and features like a pistol grip or folding stock. There are exceptions for active military and National Guard members, as well as for farming, ranching, hunting, target practice, and home defense, as long as a parent or guardian provides written consent. If you're 18 to 20 years old and own firearms that would be covered, this bill would significantly change what you can legally buy and carry.