Under the Gun Control Act of 1968, shotguns and rifles, referred to as long guns, and ammunition for both, can only be sold to individuals 18 years old or older.
He used a legally purchased assault-style rifle and illegal magazines banned in New York. The 18-year-old suspected gunman shot 13 people Saturday, killing 10, at Tops Friendly Market. And it’s a controversial issue receiving renewed national attention after 10 people were killed in a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. Gun control laws vary around the country, with different age requirements tied to certain types of guns.
Many states have made their own adaptations, some enforcing stricter gun laws than federally mandated while some have made it easier to obtain a firearm.The Gun Control Act of 1968 sets federal age restrictions on who can buy a gun.
