Purchase a Gun

[saj102965 1]

My husband has his 2 year conditional green card and he is interested in going hunting and we would like to know if legally he can purchase a shot gun in his name? Thank you.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

My husband has his 2 year conditional green card and he is interested in going hunting and we would like to know if legally he can purchase a shot gun in his name? Thank you.

This is a state thing, not an immigration thing.

[Samoray 165]

Wow i had the same misconception

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

It's a state thing indeed, but to the best of my knowledge no state prohibits LPRs to buy a gun. I personally find that surprising, as as the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution would only apply to citizens I would think.

[Samoray 165]

It's a state thing indeed, but to the best of my knowledge no state prohibits LPRs to buy a gun. I personally find that surprising, as as the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution would only apply to citizens I would think.

In Egypt it is very hard to get a license for a gun unless you are a member of the hunters club

[CDAgirlMI 51]

It's a state thing indeed, but to the best of my knowledge no state prohibits LPRs to buy a gun. I personally find that surprising, as as the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution would only apply to citizens I would think.

Some people don't make the 2nd ammendment their reason to own a firearm.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

It's a state thing indeed, but to the best of my knowledge no state prohibits LPRs to buy a gun. I personally find that surprising, as as the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution would only apply to citizens I would think.

The second amendment says "the right of the People". It makes no mention of citizens.

[justashooter 430]

jim is right. the constitution allows for LPR to own firearms, and most states do, as well.

check with your local county sherrif if you do not know how to research this one yourself. your husband may also be entitled to buy and concealed carry a handgun. this is also purview of the county sherrif in most states.

if your hubby is ZA and knows what an FAL is he is good in my book. i think i have one down in the gunroom in baby poop green cammo...time comes i may invite him out drake shooting.

[danik713 21]

Hi all,

I understand I am a little late for this party but wondering about the same issue.

This is a very helpful link: http://www.vrolyk.org/guns/alien-laws.html

I went to a local gun shop and the owner was incredibly ignorant and will not be receiving our business! In the "live free or die" state he insisted only USC may purchase firearms, ironic, eh? Non-immigrant aliens are restricted, but I have read there are loop holes - such as acquiring a hunting license before trying to purchase a firearm.

As I understand it you must be able to prove legal permanent residence (A# will suffice but likely easier to just take your green card) and residence within the state for atleast 90 consecutive days (license, utility bills, lease, etc). This is the federal legislation - different states have their own regulations and a handful only allow sale/purchase by citizens. Considering GC acquisition typically takes longer than 90 days, as soon as you receive it in the mail you should be good to go! (Assuming no state obstacles to worry about.)

Hope this helps. Any updates from OP or others in regards to purchasing a firearm??

[tayurshu 37]

Went to Cabela's today. They knew the process very well.

So this evening I purchased a hunting licence (non-reaident) for Wisconsin and shall return to purchase a firearm.

That's how to do it for K-1 visa holders before you get a green card.