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by TDDude
Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Are Foreign Nationals allowed to Shoot?
Replies: 16
Views: 4236

Re: Are Foreign Nationals allowed to Shoot?

NcongruNt wrote:
TDDude wrote:Ferinners can't purchase a firearm from a dealer until they get a "green card". There's nothing wrong with face to face as long as its done in good faith. Since you know the guy, no problem. The challenge would be for your friend to legally take it home when he leaves.

As far as simply just going out to shoot is concerned, Welcome to Texas!!!
Actually, there's an easy way around that, as well. All that is required is a hunting license. Taken directly from the ATF link above:
(R1) May nonimmigrant aliens legally in the United States purchase or possess firearms and ammunition while in the United States?

Nonimmigrant aliens generally are prohibited from possessing or receiving (purchasing) firearms and ammunition in the United States.

There are exceptions to this general prohibition. The exceptions are as follows:

1.

nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid (unexpired) hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a State in the United States;
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That's interesting however I've filled out quite a few of those yellow forms and I do remember seeing the section on "Resident Alien" & asking for the green card number but I've never seen anything about a hunting license.

That would be a great way around if it worked.
by TDDude
Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Are Foreign Nationals allowed to Shoot?
Replies: 16
Views: 4236

Re: Are Foreign Nationals allowed to Shoot?

Ferinners can't purchase a firearm from a dealer until they get a "green card". There's nothing wrong with face to face as long as its done in good faith. Since you know the guy, no problem. The challenge would be for your friend to legally take it home when he leaves.

As far as simply just going out to shoot is concerned, Welcome to Texas!!!

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