paradox998
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Question: I have a non-resident concealed carry permit from Florida and live there part of the year and own property, but am not a Florida resident. Can I purchase a handgun at a Florida gunshop?
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Jadecristal
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I am not a attorney, and this doesn't constitute legal advice. If you have further questions after anything below, you should consult an attorney with knowledge of federal firearms law or another reputable source.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives FAQ page on firearms references 27 CFR 478.11, and states:
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives FAQ page on firearms references 27 CFR 478.11, and states:
(B12) 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? [Back]
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]
Winchester 73
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From Jon Gutmacher,Florida's premier firearms attorney.DUAL RESIDENCE:
It is possible for a person to have dual residence,and thus be able to purchase a longgun or handgun in more than one state legally.This means that the state you are attempting to purchase the firearm in is not a place that you are merely visiting-but is one in which you regularly reside,and maintain as your home.Examples would be a college student living away from home for part of the year.Persons who owned permanent homes,or leased apartments in different cities where they regularly lived or worked.And people who kept permanent vacation homes where they resided part of the year.Mere ownership of property does not constitute residence.
Of course,to prove residence you are probably going to have to have a driver's license from both states,or at least a state issued photographic ID card.Otherwise most dealers would be wise not to make the sale to you.
Attribution:Florida Firearms Law,Use & Ownership 2001 Edition
It is possible for a person to have dual residence,and thus be able to purchase a longgun or handgun in more than one state legally.This means that the state you are attempting to purchase the firearm in is not a place that you are merely visiting-but is one in which you regularly reside,and maintain as your home.Examples would be a college student living away from home for part of the year.Persons who owned permanent homes,or leased apartments in different cities where they regularly lived or worked.And people who kept permanent vacation homes where they resided part of the year.Mere ownership of property does not constitute residence.
Of course,to prove residence you are probably going to have to have a driver's license from both states,or at least a state issued photographic ID card.Otherwise most dealers would be wise not to make the sale to you.
Attribution:Florida Firearms Law,Use & Ownership 2001 Edition
paradox998
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Thanks for the guidance
Thanks to everyone, especially winchester 73. I do own a home in Florida where my wife lives full time and where I live part of the year. I have the Florida CCP for florida identification and plenty of property tax bills to show ownership! I plan on buying a carry gun this winter and just wanted to see if I would run into any problems.
Thanks to everyone, especially winchester 73. I do own a home in Florida where my wife lives full time and where I live part of the year. I have the Florida CCP for florida identification and plenty of property tax bills to show ownership! I plan on buying a carry gun this winter and just wanted to see if I would run into any problems.
Winchester 73
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paradox998,
You are welcome!You will have no problems with your purchase with all your credentials.
Enjoy your new firearm.
You are welcome!You will have no problems with your purchase with all your credentials.
Enjoy your new firearm.
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