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May 15, 2010, 02:55 PM | #1 |
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Buying a handgun in AZ as a NV resident. Options?
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I am about to purchase my first handgun and I have lived in Phoenix, AZ for the past 4 years. Because I am an out-of-state student who couldnt qualify for in state tuition, I kept my Nevada ID. I searched but could not find a similar circumstance. My question is, can I legally purchase a handgun from an FFL in AZ with my NV license and proof that I have lived here for several years? I will be returning to Nevada in a few months (just graduated!). So, I could either wait and buy in person in NV or buy online from someone like Bud's and have it shipped to an FFL in Nevada, though it seems like the costs of transfer fees, shipping, etc would negate all of the savings. Could my parents pick it up from the FFL in Nevada or would I have to? Thank you. Thoughts? |
May 15, 2010, 05:14 PM | #2 |
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If you have a passport and vehicle registration or other state issued form showing an Az address, you could buy a firearm.
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May 15, 2010, 07:27 PM | #3 | ||
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+1 what A/C Guy said.
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In regards to your student resident status: From page 126 of this document: http://www.atf.gov/publications/down...f-p-5300-4.pdf Quote:
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May 15, 2010, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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i live in az and i buy guns here. although i am not up on every law involved in the gun buying process i have never seen anyone without an az driver lic or other proof of being a resident able to buy a gun here, and i have unfortunatly been next in line behind more than a few that have tried. if there are exceptions i am not sure an average salesman would be aware of them. i will say it is as easy as getting an az driver license and thats pretty easy.
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May 16, 2010, 02:14 AM | #5 | |
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I'm not sure if they can be licensed in their "college state" by the DMV for a state driver's license. College students are a borderline case, even when they're working part-time in the state while attending school. I not claiming "hard fact" on this. I just know that college students are "iffy" about residency in several regards. |
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May 16, 2010, 02:39 AM | #6 |
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Here's a quote from the ATF FAQ page:
Q: May a person (who is not an alien) who resides in one State and owns property in another State purchase a handgun in either State? If a person maintains a home in 2 States and resides in both States for certain periods of the year, he or she may, during the period of time the person actually resides in a particular State, purchase a handgun in that State. However, simply owning property in another State does not qualify the person to purchase a handgun in that State. [27 CFR 478.11] Whether the requirement that you OWN property is required is unclear. I believe if you rent and RESIDE there part of the year, you qualify as a resident. I believe a property ownership requirement would be unduly onerous and unconstitutional. This seems to indicate that ownership of property in a second state does not in itself qualify you to purchase a handgun in another state. You must actually be a resident there, although in other sections they do not state any minimum requirements for residency, just that you must "reside" there whenever you fill out the 4473. You might want to call your local BATF office for clarification but be sure they understand the above comment. |
May 16, 2010, 07:56 AM | #7 | |
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May 16, 2010, 12:53 PM | #8 |
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This is very interesting information folks! I was all but convinced that this was impossible (what a stupid law to begin with... I have bought several rifles and shotguns with no issues).
I will contact the BATF field office in my area when they are open tomorrow. Thanks again! |
May 16, 2010, 08:57 PM | #9 |
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Colleges make it really hard for out-of-state students to qualify as residents for the purpose of tuition rates. This has nothing to do with being a state resident. I was an out-of-state student while at the U of Illinois but was a state resident as soon as i arrived (well maybe after 30 days don't remember). I had an Illinois DL, paid IL taxes as a resident etc. I eventually filed for a in-state status at the University after 6 years of school and was granted residence by the school, but the entire time I was an Illinois State resident in the eyes of everyone but the University.
Under federal law you are a resident of the state while at school, but convincing the clerk at the gun store without a driver's license may be a another matter. |
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