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Joy
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- Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Advice for a "Green Card" Holder
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- Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
- Topic: Advice for a "Green Card" Holder
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Re: Advice for a "Green Card" Holder
Hi All,
To ask another version of this question:
Situation: I am a natural-born US citizen and a Texas resident for 20+ years. I recently married an Italian citizen who has worked in the U.S. (on a work visa) for many years. We married in March '16 and he is currently pursuing a green-card via the fiancee visa process but that will take some time. In the meantime, we live in a neighborhood in Houston that has its share of crime including a couple of attempted home invasions in the last couple of years. It has been on my mind to purchase a handgun for home protection for several years but, I've waffled because I am worried that I am not the right person to have one. I tend to be a bit absent-minded and maybe me and a handgun didn't seem the best combination, which has of course, left me open to 'chance'. However, my husband is probably one of the most cautious, most OCD men on earth. He keeps his things (he's an amateur photographer) immaculate and safe. Along with that, many years ago in his youth, he served with the Italian navy (which included weapons training). So, since we now have someone in the house that can responsibly handle one, I'd like to revisit this subject.
Question 1: Do I understand the following facts from this string correctly?
1) My husband can buy a gun right now if he has lived in Texas for 90 days AND has a hunting license or invitation to a firearms related sporting event.
2) If he meets the above, he also can apply for a Texas CHL.
3) I can buy a handgun at any time.
Question 2: Is it correct that without a hunting license or an invitation, my husband cannot apply for a Texas CHL until he has a green card?
Thanks in advance for your help and apologies if I have re-asked an earlier question.
Joy
To ask another version of this question:
Situation: I am a natural-born US citizen and a Texas resident for 20+ years. I recently married an Italian citizen who has worked in the U.S. (on a work visa) for many years. We married in March '16 and he is currently pursuing a green-card via the fiancee visa process but that will take some time. In the meantime, we live in a neighborhood in Houston that has its share of crime including a couple of attempted home invasions in the last couple of years. It has been on my mind to purchase a handgun for home protection for several years but, I've waffled because I am worried that I am not the right person to have one. I tend to be a bit absent-minded and maybe me and a handgun didn't seem the best combination, which has of course, left me open to 'chance'. However, my husband is probably one of the most cautious, most OCD men on earth. He keeps his things (he's an amateur photographer) immaculate and safe. Along with that, many years ago in his youth, he served with the Italian navy (which included weapons training). So, since we now have someone in the house that can responsibly handle one, I'd like to revisit this subject.
Question 1: Do I understand the following facts from this string correctly?
1) My husband can buy a gun right now if he has lived in Texas for 90 days AND has a hunting license or invitation to a firearms related sporting event.
2) If he meets the above, he also can apply for a Texas CHL.
3) I can buy a handgun at any time.
Question 2: Is it correct that without a hunting license or an invitation, my husband cannot apply for a Texas CHL until he has a green card?
Thanks in advance for your help and apologies if I have re-asked an earlier question.
Joy