ATF Q&A: Firearms Transactions

Non-immigrant aliens from countries that do not require a VISA to come to the US and who have established residency in a state, may purchase firearms if they meet all other requirements. A non-immigrant alien from a country that requires a VISA to come to the US must meet all purchasing requirements (such as having established residency in a state) and at least one of the exceptions as provided in 18 USC 922(y)(2), such as a valid hunting license.

24-Hour Compliance Hotline

NSSF members can greatly benefit from the NSSF’s Retail Member Hotline. The toll-free hotline will bring calls in to the NSSF headquarters on a 24/7 basis. If questions regarding compliance, transactions, legislation or any other topic cannot be answered at the time of the call, an all-out attempt will be made to provide the answer within 24 hours.

NSSF members have exclusive 24/7 access to the NSSF’s Retail Member Hotline. Non-member retailers can view some of the questions that have been asked and answered through this service here.

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