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**Tom Servo** · July 9, 2012, 11:42 AM

Scott is correct, though the information is slightly outdated as of today.

The DOJ decided late last year [pdf] that it was unconstitutional to apply a different standard to resident aliens than it was to citizens. A few weeks back, a new 4473 [pdf] was sent to dealers, and the 90 days' proof-of-residency requirement no longer applies.

Resident aliens may own firearms. In fact, many states will issue carry permits to them as well. From a purchasing perspective, there are only two differences:

A resident alien needs to provide his green card,
the FBI NICS check will most likely return a "delay" result.

EDIT: Alland beat me to it. Dealers should be using the new forms as of today.

July 9, 2012, 11:42 AM	#4
Tom Servo Staff Join Date: September 27, 2008 Location: Foothills of the Appalachians Posts: 13,059	Scott is correct, though the information is slightly outdated as of today. The DOJ decided late last year [pdf] that it was unconstitutional to apply a different standard to resident aliens than it was to citizens. A few weeks back, a new 4473 [pdf] was sent to dealers, and the 90 days' proof-of-residency requirement no longer applies. Resident aliens may own firearms. In fact, many states will issue carry permits to them as well. From a purchasing perspective, there are only two differences: A resident alien needs to provide his green card, the FBI NICS check will most likely return a "delay" result. EDIT: Alland beat me to it. Dealers should be using the new forms as of today. __________________ Sometimes it’s nice not to destroy the world for a change. --Randall Munroe