Age 21 Act

Exceptions for specific activities: Individuals under 21 may still possess or use covered firearms or ammunition for employment, ranching, or farming at a residence, as well as for target practice, hunting, or instruction (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i)).

Parental consent provision: Individuals under 21 can possess covered firearms or ammunition with the prior written consent of a parent or guardian, provided the items are transported in a locked container (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(ii)).

Defense of residence: The bill allows for the possession of a covered firearm or ammunition by a person under 21 if it is used in defense of themselves or others against an intruder into a residence (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(D)).

Military service protections: Members of the Armed Forces or the National Guard who are under 21 years of age are permitted to possess or be armed with covered firearms or ammunition in the line of duty (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).

Purchase prohibitions for young adults: Individuals under 21 are prohibited from purchasing handguns, semiautomatic assault weapons, or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).

Possession restrictions: The bill updates regulations to prohibit individuals under 21 from knowingly possessing handguns, semiautomatic assault weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, or specific types of ammunition (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i)).

Strict definitions for assault weapons: Many specific firearm models and types—including various AK and AR versions—are classified as semiautomatic assault weapons, which limits access for those under 21 (Section 2(a)(2)).

Ammunition limitations: Individuals under 21 are restricted from possessing ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun or a semiautomatic assault weapon (Section 2(b)(1)(A)(i)).