You looked for internet advice over doing the research your self? You tounge in cheek commented on buying a beer the first day you carry. And
surely you realize that there are some 19 year olds that are more responsible than some 21 year olds?
SOOO as an average, MOST 19 year olds are more responsible than 21 right? If its not most theres absolutly no way that there would ever be a law passed to lower the age,
IMO. I think It would be like saying "some people can drive while drunk, so we should get rid of the drinking and driving law"... Sure that couple people could drink and drive but MOST cant, and would be an awful idea...
Im all about gun rights and RKBA, but at 18 (or 19) you should worry about school like has been said. Also If you live home, make plans to get a place of your own. Further your carear/job. If your that nervious, take a self defense class. (street fighting, knife fighting/defensive use, and maby a martial arts of some sort,)
With out proper training the gun is useless, prepair mentally for when you can prepair physcially..
Im getting into a self defense class in Oct. to wait out my time till I can carry. So when I can carry, It will be my LAST choice in any given situation.