Hey Zachary,
I'm a new guy too, by comparison to the old timers here on the forum. I just got interested in Lugers and Broomhandles this year. I got my first Luger in April at the tender age of 58.
I have two sons of my own who got themselves strung out on video games, especially the 'first person shooter' type (that's where you shoot the first person you see and everyone after). It can sure be a struggle getting them away from games to do there homework. Still, my wife and I insist and it is paying off in there education. We have not discouraged their interest in firearms but we make sure it is kept in perspective. Our younger son has gone shooting with us a few times. The older one is away at school but hopes to join us on the range this summer.
Not to confuse the word 'addiction', which means a profound physical dependancy over which a person has lost control, and the idea of a 'habituation', a psycological dependancy which is really an issue of self control, my wife helps me control my urge to buy more guns.
You will not be able to legally buy a handgun until you are 21. If your parents decide to buy one for you to use they will need to be with you when you shoot it. They will be responsible for your handeling of it and access to it.
Study hard. Learn all you can. Get the best education you can. Chose a good career and you will be able to afford some very fine collectible Lugers someday. Also learn about firearms and their safe handeling. Always be very responsible with any weapon. Self control is extremely important here.
Hope you are having a great summer.
Russell
