[NU2LV]

If we purchase a vacation home and we are from out of country is there a way I can purchase a hand gun. I'm not sure what kind of NV ID I would have

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by NU2LV

If we purchase a vacation home and we are from out of country is there a way I can purchase a hand gun. I'm not sure what kind of NV ID I would have

Don't see why not, but more research is needed. Start here.

Google

[swagger]

Check with a gun store. If I were you, I would only trust someone that's in the business of selling guns for an answer to that question.

Discount Firearms and Ammo

[dynimagelv]

I do believe that there willbe an issue since you said you are not from the US. Gun smuggling is currently a VERY big issue in the US

[tony soprano]

Originally Posted by NU2LV

If we purchase a vacation home and we are from out of country is there a way I can purchase a hand gun. I'm not sure what kind of NV ID I would have

Here's the ATF language -

Originally Posted by The ATF

Nonimmigrant aliens generally are prohibited from possessing or receiving (purchasing) firearms and ammunition in the United States.

There are exceptions to this general prohibition. The exceptions are as follows:

1. nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid (unexpired) hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a State in the United States;

2. nonimmigrant aliens entering the United States to participate in a competitive target shooting event or to display firearms at a sports or hunting trade show sponsored by a national, State, or local firearms trade organization devoted to the collection, competitive use or other sporting use of firearms;

3. certain diplomats, if the firearms are for official duties;

4. officials of foreign governments, if the firearms are for official duties, or distinguished foreign visitors so designated by the U.S. State Department;

5. foreign law enforcement officers of friendly foreign governments entering the United States on official law enforcement business; and

6. persons who have received a waiver from the prohibition from the U.S. Attorney General.

Significantly, even if a nonimmigrant alien falls within one of these exceptions, the nonimmigrant alien CANNOT purchase a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) unless he or she (1) has an alien number or admission number from the Department of Homeland Security (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) AND (2) can provide the FFL with documentation showing that he or she has resided in a State within the United States for 90 consecutive days immediately prior to the firearms transaction.

18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(b) and 922(y), 27 CFR 478.124, ATF Rul. 2004-1

[Croce]

Check with the DMV. If you can get a seasonal ID, then you should be able to buy a firearm. I am from out of state and checked at a gun store about a purchase. They will accept a seasonal ID to sell you a firearm. For me it's just a convenience, so I won't have to go through the hassle of transporting a firearm on an airline flight.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by Croce

Check with the DMV. If you can get a seasonal ID, then you should be able to buy a firearm. I am from out of state and checked at a gun store about a purchase. They will accept a seasonal ID to sell you a firearm. For me it's just a convenience, so I won't have to go through the hassle of transporting a firearm on an airline flight.

He can easily buy a gun. Not hard. However if he should use it even for good cause I would think it virtually certain he will be charged and convicted of at least a misdemeanor.

That has substantial repercussions.

[dynimagelv]

we are from out of country


anybody notice the above???????

[mjjudd]

Originally Posted by NU2LV

If we purchase a vacation home and we are from out of country is there a way I can purchase a hand gun. I'm not sure what kind of NV ID I would have

I dont know of ANY country that will allow a 'tourist' to purchase a gun ... let alone the USA that has stood up an entire department with the sole focus of protecting its citizens from possible terrorist strikes on its own soil. Though i was in thailand and was told for a little $$ you can go somewhere to shoot M-60's, grenade launchers, etc..but under close supervision and on an isolated island.

You did not mention if you are a 'citizen' living out of the country or what. Just my 2 cents, but seems kind of an odd question to ask for your second post in the forum.

[Buzz123]

Obviously the answer is no you can't. Didn't anyone read what Tony posted?

Here's the ATF language -


Quote:
Originally Posted by The ATF
Nonimmigrant aliens generally are prohibited from possessing or receiving (purchasing) firearms and ammunition in the United States.
There are exceptions to this general prohibition. The exceptions are as follows:

1. nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid (unexpired) hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a State in the United States;

2. nonimmigrant aliens entering the United States to participate in a competitive target shooting event or to display firearms at a sports or hunting trade show sponsored by a national, State, or local firearms trade organization devoted to the collection, competitive use or other sporting use of firearms;

3. certain diplomats, if the firearms are for official duties;

4. officials of foreign governments, if the firearms are for official duties, or distinguished foreign visitors so designated by the U.S. State Department;

5. foreign law enforcement officers of friendly foreign governments entering the United States on official law enforcement business; and

6. persons who have received a waiver from the prohibition from the U.S. Attorney General.

Significantly, even if a nonimmigrant alien falls within one of these exceptions, the nonimmigrant alien CANNOT purchase a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee (FFL) unless he or she (1) has an alien number or admission number from the Department of Homeland Security (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) AND (2) can provide the FFL with documentation showing that he or she has resided in a State within the United States for 90 consecutive days immediately prior to the firearms transaction.

18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(b) and 922(y), 27 CFR 478.124, ATF Rul. 2004-1