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Show Parents Should Check Laws On Firearms Parents wishing to give their youngsters guns for Christmas would be wise to remember children under 14 years of age are not allowed allow-ed to own guns under state law. Any person who sells or gives a firearm to anyone under 14 or offers to do so is guilty of a misdemeanor. Additionally, any person under un-der the age of 14 who carries car-ries or has in his possession possess-ion any firearm shall be deemed a delinquent child, unless he is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. guard-ian. Youngsters 14 and 15 years of age must be ac- companied by an adult 21 years of age or older when in possession of firearms. |