TexasCHLforum.com

Liberty wrote:

CleverNickname wrote:

Chefrulo61 wrote:

CleverNickname wrote:Remember that you also need to comply with federal law too, and while federal law doesn't have a restriction on possession of non-NFA longarms by minors, 18 USC 922(x) does restrict their possession of handguns.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922#x

Woah okay so now I'm a little confused so I can legally possess the handgun according to state law but not by federal law which would make me a fellon?

Yes, state law is less restrictive than federal law in this instance.

No, Federal law says its OK was long as he has a note from his mom or dad.

(iii) the juvenile has the prior written consent in the juvenile’s possession at all times when a handgun is in the possession of the juvenile; and
(iv) in accordance with State and local law;

The written permission is required for the juvenile to legally possess a handgun and ammunition to use:

(i) in the course of employment,
in the course of ranching or farming [...],
target practice,
hunting,
or a course of instruction in the safe and lawful use of a handgun;

Driving around with a handgun in a vehicle for self defense isn't one of the permissible reasons.

Of course, that section of 18 U.S. Code § 922 is literally unconstitutional, like most of the rest of 18 U.S. Code § 922.