LTCH as a gift?

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I think this is the right forum for this question. If not, please relocate it.

My kids will be 18 & 19 this year. If memory serves. They are eligible to get their LTCH @ 18. So, I was thinking of paying for their lifetime LTCH's as birthday presents this year.

Looking for issues regarding this idea... Good idea? Bad idea? Yeah buts?

Im sure it won't be something they take advantage of right away, but I would think it's something they may appreciate in the not to distant future.

Thanks.

 

[badmac183]

Very good idea.

 

[Sylvain]

I guess only you can answer that question as we dont know how mature your kids are.Sometimes its not because you can legally do something that you shouldnt wait longer to do it.
Maybe talk with their mom too.
If they are into guns and mature enough to carry them in your opinion then I think its a great gift.
Maybe talk to them to see what they think.
You wouldnt spoil anything since you cant just give them the pink paper for their birthday as they will have to apply themselfs and such.

 

[MrsGungho]

My daughter was ready at 18 to carry and we not only paid for her LTCH we bought her a handgun to carry around.

She was tickled pink over it.

 

[TREETOP]

I got my wife's LTCH for her as an early birthday present, she was very happy to get it.

 

[ralphb72]

LTCH is a great gift, but I would not recommend it as an anniversary present!!!!!!!! Enough said.

 

[Chesh97]

I got my LTCH at 19, and had my glock shortly thereafter. I think it's a great idea if your kids are into shooting.

 

[Bill B]

I would definitely pay for a class too. One of the classes about the legal aspects, I know several members/supporters here offer them.

 

[youngda9]

I think it's a great idea. Some training classes are a great idea as well. Buy them "In the Gravest Extreme" by Ayoob...everyone who carries should read that book.

 

[shortyforty]

you would know better than anyone on here if they are "ready".if they are i say its a awesome idea

 

[sportsman223]

Very good idea, I got a Lifetime Hunting when they offered then as a teenager money well spent

 

[johenz]

I paid for one of my oldest two boys. One as a birthday/Christmas gift when he turned 20. I'll help pay for a gun once he gets some training. The other got his LTCH for a graduation gift from HS last summer and I gave him my RIA tactical as a graduation from basic training/Christmas/birthday gift. My youngest son will never have an LTCH as far as I'm concerned since he messes around with controlled substances.

 

[Exodus]

Ok, I must be ignorant on this subject so fill me in here please but I thought you had to be 21 to legally own a handgun.?

 

[lrahm]

As in any license, there comes responsibility. You would be the one to know and teach responsibilities. I think it would be an excellent gift.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Ok, I must be ignorant on this subject so fill me in here please but I thought you had to be 21 to legally own a handgun.?

If memory serves...I'm reasonably sure the state of Indiana allows you to posses a fire arm and obtain a LTCH at 18. There may br a federal thing about not allowing the purchasie of a firearm until 21. There are better experts on these things on here than me though.

 

[Mad Man]

A few years back I got my wife and son each a lifetime for Christmas. My daughter is getting one from me here real soon! It's the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[johenz]

By Federal law, you have to be 21 to purchase a handgun. You may own and carry at 18 in Indiana. Here's the really wierd part, federal law also restricts the sale of ammo for handguns to those 21 and older, so every time my kid goes to buy ammo, he has to tell them he has a rifle chambered in .45 ACP.

 

[ATM]

Ok, I must be ignorant on this subject so fill me in here please but I thought you had to be 21 to legally own a handgun.?

By Federal law, you have to be 21 to purchase a handgun.

No. Federal law only restricts FFLs from selling handguns to anyone under 21.

Age 18-20 can legally purchase handguns (and ammo for handguns) from anyone but an FFL unless their state law prohibits it.

 

[JetGirl]

Lifetime LTCH present for the kid...I've often thought of doing the same thing.
Mine just turned 18.

 

[TotinOne]

So we have the legal aspect (prev. posts above)...

But IMO, you need to also consider their ability at 18 to logically react to stressful situations, control impulses, and understand the behaviors of others. Besides, "they" say that the frontal lobes don't fully develop until 25!
Perhaps you should interrogate them with the "what if...?" scenarios beforehand.

I understand that you're not putting a gun in their belt for a present, but just licensing them. The license is a good idea for transporting to a range, but I would not allow them direct access to a gun to carry at 18.
Again, just my opinion! Peace and good luck!!!