What age to buy a shotgun in NC?

North Carolina Firearms Laws

VI. AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF

WEAPONS

North Carolina law does not currently address specific age requirements for the

purchase of weapons. Rather, it looks to the federal standards for such restrictions. Under

federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1), federally licensed gun dealers are prohibited from selling

handguns to persons under the age of 21. Further, all other purchasers of shotguns and

rifles are required to be at least 18 years of age.