New Jersey Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What is the minimum age to purchase a handgun in New Jersey?

  1. 18 years old

  2. 21 years old

  3. 25 years old

  4. No minimum age requirement

The correct answer is: 21 years old

In New Jersey, the minimum age to purchase a handgun is 21 years old. Option A is incorrect because 18 years old is the minimum age to purchase a long gun, but not a handgun in New Jersey. Option C is incorrect because 25 years old is not the minimum age for purchasing any type of firearm in New Jersey. Option D is incorrect because there is a minimum age requirement of 21 years old for purchasing a handgun in New Jersey.