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Irving
12-01-2009, 12:55
Can a resident alien own a gun? That is someone who is not a citizen, but is a permanent resident alien. I did a little browsing on RMGO but didn't see anything right away. I'm sure I can find out with a little more effort on my part, but I thought I'd ask on here in case anyone knew off hand.

Thanks.
Circuits
12-01-2009, 13:10
Yes.

And non-resident aliens can own/buy provided they've got a hunting license.
Irving
12-01-2009, 13:30
Thanks very much. I asked about Class III stuff, but she'll probably be a citizen before any of that anyway.
Circuits
12-01-2009, 14:53
Thanks very much. I asked about Class III stuff, but she'll probably be a citizen before any of that anyway.

Pet peeve of mine... there's no such thing as a "Class III" firearm. Class III refers to the special tax paid by a dealer in NFA firearms, or a dealer who has paid the special tax, and not the firearms themselves. Right up there with clip/magazine and bullet/cartridge misuse in my list of minor, but very common and slightly-annoying firearms terminology misuses.

e.g a "car dealer" sells cars, but a "licensed dealer" doesn't sell licenses. "Class III dealer" falls in the latter category.
Irving
12-01-2009, 14:56
So should I stick to saying Title II stuff then?
BigBear
12-01-2009, 15:10
Quite being PC and just say machine gun! HAHA.
Irving
12-01-2009, 15:14
SBS will most likely be first.
Then a can would be nice after that.
Subgun would come after that, assuming my station in life improves a little.
SA Friday
12-01-2009, 19:10
I call them NFA firearms.
Irving
12-05-2009, 01:26
I don't know how I missed your post SA. After I asked that question, I realized the NFA was common and fitting enough. Thanks.
Ed_S
12-05-2009, 20:32
A PRA can purchase/own a gun and you don't need a huntng license.

Note though that you have to show your green card when you purchase, just knowing your A# isn't sufficient.
jake
12-11-2009, 01:29
You'll also need to show three months of utility bills or the like to prove your address, and it has to match the address on your driving licence otherwise they need an extra piece of proof such as your car registration or a hunting licence.