Again, I don't want to get anybody worried, but I like to play it real real safe, and I have a few questions about owning/buying a pistol.

1. If it is a gift from an elder in my family, am I still eligible to own it? (Not carry, but own?)

2. " " from a friend, am I still eligible to own it?

3. Is .45ACP too much kick? I weigh about 160, I'm tall, wiry, but I've handled .40's with no problem.

(and for the lawyers and law offcianatos, I'm not straw purchasing shit, I hate people that do this, and if it were up to me, they'd all get the death penalty. I just want to know some answers before I consider anything.)
Thanks for your time