Indiana Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

What is the age requirement for a rifle or shotgun purchase in Indiana?

1. 18 years old

2. 21 years old

3. 16 years old

4. No age requirement

The correct answer is: 18 years old

The correct response is based on Indiana law, which stipulates that individuals must be at least 18 years old to purchase a rifle or shotgun. This age requirement aligns with federal regulations as well, which set the minimum age for purchasing long guns, such as rifles and shotguns, at 18 years. While individuals younger than 18 may possess or use such firearms under certain circumstances (like under adult supervision), the purchase itself is limited to those who have reached that age threshold. Other options, such as 21 years old, typically apply to the purchase of handguns and certain other types of firearms but not to rifles and shotguns. Similarly, having a requirement of 16 years old or no age requirement does not reflect the established laws governing firearm purchases in Indiana.