AK HJR5

Urges Congress to enact federal legislation allowing individuals 18 years of age or older to purchase handguns from federally licensed firearms dealers, provided they meet existing federal requirements for purchasing rifles, shotguns, or long guns.

Notes that federal law currently requires individuals to be 21 years of age or older to purchase handguns from licensed dealers, while 18-year-olds may purchase rifles, shotguns, and long guns, and 18 to 20-year-olds may purchase handguns from private sellers.

States that handguns are commonly used for self-protection, home and vehicle protection, and wildlife protection, and are more practical to carry than rifles or shotguns in many situations.

Claims that most mass shootings in the United States are committed by individuals using rifles that 18-year-olds can legally purchase, and argues the current federal age restriction on handgun purchases impairs the self-protection ability of 18 to 20-year-olds.

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice President, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Representative Don Young.