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LSUTiger wrote:My wife was here on a work visa originally, then we married and her status changed. She still was able to procure a handgun herself before finally becoming a citizen and even before she officially received her permanent resident status (application filed but paperwork was pending at the time).

So the issue as I see it is a straw purchase issue, probably not her legal status.

Personally I think her just giving you the cash is better than the gift certificate option so you just go buy it yourself (avoid legal issues and makes sure you get what you want ) and tell her thanks! That's what I do regardless if my wife gives it to me as a gift or when I beg for forgiveness, because asking for permission is just stupid.

IMHO, the fact that you are getting a gun is what's most important here, not the "gift" aspect of it. My satisfaction over getting a new gun that is exactly what I want and not leaving anything to chance is far more than the surprise (and potential disappointment of complications or getting the wrong thing) of getting it as a gift.

Interesting vid on gift certificate option just in case


Edit:

https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download

See question 11A and instructions on question 11A

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/0 ... ably-kind/

I wanted to thank you personally as you are 100% correct. it does not matter what your immigration status is as long as you have the proper documentation, and like I said in my recent post I was under the impression that if you weren't a permanent resident or us citizen you couldn't purchase a firearm but I was wrong all along, in fact come Feb 2016 I will end up sending her to the CC class so she can get her permits even though she doesn't like guns or even care about them like I do.

superchief wrote:I'm an FFL and if you tried that sale through me, I would not take the chance that it was not a straw purchase. please, make it easy on the stupid kid and his manager working at the Academy. you filling out the paperwork and her using her card just "looks" fishy and is going to cause you a lot of grief. why not just have her buy you a gift certificate with her credit card?

We are going with the gift certificate after all, I was not aware that gun shops offered gift certificate to buy firearms until most recently especially since I just go to academy and Walmart to purchase my ammo for the range. so come mid December we are heading to a gun shop to get my gift but thanks for your advise.

thanks everyone for your advice! you all really did helped us out with this oncoming purchase. now to answer some of your questions... 1. this is not a straw purchase as the handgun is indeed for me. 2. I am active duty military and due to command and post policy we do need to register our weapons that we purchase within 72hrs (and of course my superiors would know about the purchase, we all talk about our guns especially when we have an addition to the family). 3.reason for my wife using her CC is because she doesn't have the full amount to purchase the G27 gen4 if she did my post wouldn't of had been posted. 4. we do know that the most reasonable thing to do is not use the CC, but she will have that paid and continue building her credit, 5. I do admit that I was wrong that she couldn't obtain a conceal carry permit and or a firearm in general (I always thought you had to be a citizen but that was my bad) due to her immigration status. it turns out that all she needs is her ID/drivers license, SSN, passport, and Visa to obtain a conceal permit(which I do want to thank those who shared some links and provided valuable information on that matter).

once again thank you all for your help, FYI, the upcoming purchase will be done by gift card to avoid the ffl transfer and get the purchase over with and start enjoying my new baby at the range!!!

I will keep this post open to help others who are in the same situation as I was.
Stay blessed ya'll

C-dub wrote:

Octive09 wrote:

C-dub wrote:Here's a crazy question. Is the credit card just hers or is it to the same account as yours, but just has her name on it? That's how my wife's and mine are and we've had no trouble with her throwing down the CC and me doing all the paperwork in my name since the two guns she has bought as gifts were both for me.

no, its only on her name. but that is not a bad idea. thanks for the advice.

Oh well, I hope you're able to get this done without any trouble. For some folks it will be plainly obvious if you both go in together who the gun is for and as long as you're the one filling out the paperwork won't be a problem. However, there may be others that have seen one or two cases in the news the last couple of years about straw purchases and a couple folks got into a pretty good amount of trouble over it all.

thanks, I hope so too, and that's why I am trying to fine out what I can and can't do to avoid any troubles!!

C-dub wrote:Here's a crazy question. Is the credit card just hers or is it to the same account as yours, but just has her name on it? That's how my wife's and mine are and we've had no trouble with her throwing down the CC and me doing all the paperwork in my name since the two guns she has bought as gifts were both for me.

no, its only on her name. but that is not a bad idea. thanks for the advice.

hornetfan63 wrote:You should have no issues purchasing the gun if you do the paperwork. The gun is for you and you will be filling out the paperwork. Who supplies the money does not matter if the gun is truly for you. I used to sell guns for Academy and this scenario was quite common.

roger, we will try it that way, before she fills anything out. although I was directed to a link and learned that she might even be able to obtain a CHL of her own. anyways hopefully this purchase goes well, cuz I been wanting that Glock ever since it came out.

Vol Texan wrote:I don't know much on the subject, but I do remember an interesting read from some time ago.

This will likely not answer your question fully, but may point you in the right direction:

viewtopic.php?f=36&t=74717&p=941074

holy,... to you man... that article actually helped...now I am considering on checking on the process for her to obtain a CHL for what I read. that's if the law hasn't changed. so far, what I read she can actually apply since she has no felonies and does have her Texas license and documents. thanks a bunch..I will leave the article open just in case someone has the same issue. thanks once again.

UPDATE--Hi, my wife is not a U.S citizen and is only here with a work visa, I am a U.S citizen and do have my CHL she is trying to get me my dream gun (Glock 27 Gen 4) as an early Christmas present. I do know that her not being a permanent resident or U.S citizen (even though she resides with me in BIG o'l TEXAS) she cannot apply to own a gun if I ain't mistaken, so what we want to know...is if we BOTH go to the gun shop or academy per say...and pick my gun out and do the paper work making everything under my name since it will be mine, can we use her credit card to purchase the Glock?
I have been searching for answers but some say you can and some say you cant. also just to add she is a legal immigrant and does have her visa, TEXAS drivers license and REAL SSN before anyone starts nagging and not helping....thanks.


Good day to all~, I just wanted to give an update on my situation that I had a couple of days ago. it is easier if you just get a gift card or certificate to purchase a gun even though I don't see the big deal on your spouse just handing her card or money to the clerk if you are the one who's info is on the paper and is there writing it. but anywhoo just wanted to throw that out there. also my wife or anyone that has a SSN for the US can purchase a firearm as long as you have proof of residence and proper documentation to be here, you can even get a CHL. so thank you all for your responses.