Legal Question in Criminal Law in Alaska
can i be 18 and carry a .380 pistol legally? and also can i use it in self-defense?
Asked on 6/13/10, 11:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terrence Thorgaard
Thorgaard Law Firm
Under Federal law, handguns can only be in possession of persons under the age of 19 under certain circumstances.
There is, however, not age limitation for the self-defense justification for the use of deadly force.
Answered on 6/22/10, 6:30 pm
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