nero45acp
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Can a non US citizen either with a Work Visa or "Green Card" legally own/possess firearms in the USA? Thanks.
nero
nero
Possessing a firearm is still illegal for a nonimmigrant alien.
18 U.S.C. 922 (y)(2)
(y) Provisions Relating to Aliens Admitted Under Nonimmigrant Visas.—
(1) Definitions.— In this subsection—
(A) the term “alien” has the same meaning as in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(3)); and
(B) the term “nonimmigrant visa” has the same meaning as in section 101(a)(26) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 (a)(26)).
(2) Exceptions.— Subsections (d)(5)(B), (g)(5)(B), and (s)(3)(B)(v)(II) do not apply to any alien who has been lawfully admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa, if that alien is—
(A) admitted to the United States for lawful hunting or sporting purposes or is in possession of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States;
(B) an official representative of a foreign government who is—
(i) accredited to the United States Government or the Government’s mission to an international organization having its headquarters in the United States; or
(ii) en route to or from another country to which that alien is accredited;
Waterhouse
You should include all the info when pasting something in support, you missed out
Exception to 11.1: A nonimmigrant alien is not prohibited from purchasing, receiving, or possessing a firearm if the alien (1) is in possession of of a hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States; or (2) has received a waiver from the prohibition from the Attorney General of the united States. (See 18 U.S.C. 922 (y)(2) . . .
If you are not a confirmed US citizen then you are NOT A CITIZEN. Therefore the rights, privileges and responsibilities contained therein are not given to you.
If you are not a confirmed US citizen then you are NOT A CITIZEN. Therefore the rights, privileges and responsibilities contained therein are not given to you.