The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Gun buying story of an Alien! (Foreigner not E.T)

jfrancis · January 21, 2001, 08:27 AM

I wonder if the rules have changed recently. A German friend of mine has purchased several guns on his H1B visa - none in the last year or so though.

I am a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Up to a few months ago I had the same gun buying rights as a US citizen. Now, however, I am required to provide proof of 3 months state (Florida) residency. This is despite the fact that I have a FL CCW permit. The Alien Registration Number is mandatory I think. My usual FFL always photocopies my Green Card and the residency proof stuff every time I buy.

I can apply for Citizenship this year. Can't wait!

January 21, 2001, 08:27 AM	#9
jfrancis Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 211	I wonder if the rules have changed recently. A German friend of mine has purchased several guns on his H1B visa - none in the last year or so though. I am a Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Up to a few months ago I had the same gun buying rights as a US citizen. Now, however, I am required to provide proof of 3 months state (Florida) residency. This is despite the fact that I have a FL CCW permit. The Alien Registration Number is mandatory I think. My usual FFL always photocopies my Green Card and the residency proof stuff every time I buy. I can apply for Citizenship this year. Can't wait!