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Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:44 pm
by packinmama
He is from Spain, has lived here for 5 years and his Visa is current. He also has a Texas Driver's License. Can he get a CHL?
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:56 pm
by android
My friend from Ireland has a green card and got a CHL, not sure about a visa though.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:56 pm
by Unicorn Rancher
Maybe. A resident alien should have no real problem. A nonresident has a tougher row to hoe.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:08 pm
by Jrangel
If he can legally purchase a firearm, Yes he can.
DPS will ask for a copy of his hunting license as a proof that he can legally purchase a firearm.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:00 am
by Beiruty
He needs a green card to have a CHL. But he can own a firearm for hunting/competition purposes. I am not sure if a Valid Visa with hunting license is enough for DPS. In 2008, it was not the case.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:08 am
by OldCannon
Beiruty wrote:He needs a green card to have a CHL. But he can own a firearm for hunting/competition purposes. I am not sure if a Valid Visa with hunting license is enough for DPS. In 2008, it was not the case.
This. I've had a customer who was here on a green card (and like Beiruty, is now a US citizen
) and he had a CHL.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:31 am
by infoman
He has to have all the following: 1. A copy of his country's passport, 2. A copy of his I-94 form, 3. A copy of his US Visa, 4. A copy of his Texas hunting license, & 5. A copy of his Texas DL/ID card. Now, if he has a permanent resident card then that would also suffice without the above items. (Besides having a TX DL/ID)
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:42 am
by Abraham
How comprehensive a background check can be done on a non-US citizen?
It would seem to be more expensive than running a background check on a U.S. citizen, but what do I know?
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:42 am
by Beiruty
Abraham wrote:How comprehensive a background check can be done on a non-US citizen?
It would seem to be more expensive than running a background check on a U.S. citizen, but what do I know?
Maybe NSA is a catch all net would be requested. However, I doubt NSA would share any of their info with a second party.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:50 am
by misterlarry
I had to wait to get my Permanent Residence status because I had a Temporary/Conditional DL until that time. Could not purchase a gun until I had my regular DL (bought my first pistol the same day it showed up in the mail). Didn't attempt to get CHL until after I bought my first couple of guns, but had no problems when I did.
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:35 pm
by Abraham
So, a DL is ALSO a gun buying license.
I did not know that...but, then a social security number is often requested for many things not related to social security in any manner, shape or form, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised...
Re: Can a non-US citizen get a Texas CHL?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 2:37 pm
by Box
For Texas, you need a valid hunting license and a Texas id/DL. I'm on a student visa and got mine a few months back. Check out my thread below.
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