This is a hot, troublesome, and poorly understood issue. I have known people much older than 21 who I wouldn't trust with a gun. My bro-n-law's brother and his wife had 5 kids by the time they were in their early 20's. Should they not be allowed to protect themselves and their kids? I left home at age 17 and was completely self sufficient by age 18. Bought a .22 from a pawn shop to hunt squirrels and rabbits. Bought my first home at age 23. Had several jobs and was paying my way through college__all without having to get the government's permission. So, these days I would have to ask the government for permission?? One of the catch phrases tossed around is that we "need to have a conversation about guns", but few people listen. Instead, we pass impulsive, feel-good legislation like Florida did and in so doing deny young adults a constitutionally guaranteed freedom. Conversation?? yeah__right.