Firearm legislation...

Robert.B

Robert.B

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...Hi i'm not sure if this is the right section, but could someone point me to a site or similar on the firearm laws for AR and the regulations with CCW regulations for people on greencards. I'm an aussie and moving permanently to the US in a couple years time, i was told on the greencard i'll enter on (10 year spouse visa, married to a US citizen and will be taking citizenship as soon as i'm legally allowed to do so) i can possess and carry after 90 days in that state and completing the required stuff for the permit. But just wanted to read up on it a bit before i get over there, so any help would be appreciated.

thanks alot guys, sorry if this is the wrong section.
 
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Here in Oregon you can get a ccw as a permanend resident with greencard, ONLY after applying for citizenship. they will ask to show them your request for citizenship. NO request for citizenship, no CCW.....

You can buy and own guns after 90 days of residence.

Be extra careful and follow ALL the laws regarding owning, using, transporting firearms, since you will pass two more Federal background checks in the future, one to remove your conditional status of residency after three (i believe) years from getting your green card, and another one to apply for citizenship, if you choose to do so.

Any firearm related charge on your side may cost you the greencard at worst, or at least a great deal of money in lawyers.

Arkansas might be different regarding CCWs as a state, but all the immigrations rules regarding firearms charges apply.

Hope somebody else will have more specific info for you
 
ahhhh ok thanks for that, so it might be in my best interest to either errrrr on the side of caution or just not concern myself with CCW until i have gained citizenship? I want to continue my sport shooting (target and hunting) but if its easy to get yourself in legal trouble with a concealed carry i dont want to screw up my chances of becoming a citizen. I'll continue to look into it, as like you said it will be at least 3 years before i can apply for citizenship once in the USA (or five under some circumstances, but we have been married over two years so i should be good to apply in 3).
 
Hi Robert, I didn't want to scare you or anything.... if laws in arkansas allow you to get a ccw earlier, and you feel comfortable, do it. It is your right as a legal resident and a law abiding tax payer..... My suggestion is just to make always sure to do everything the proper way.... to avoid possible complications when you apply for citizenship or remove the conditional status.

America is a great country and I hope you will like to be over here.

I moved here from Italy three years ago, starting from the ground again, because i didn't want my wife to be too far away from her family and i wanted her to eventually get a master.

I miss my family and friends a lot, but i love this country with all my heart and i feel proud to be here. I met (with a few exceptions) the most open, respectful, proud, generous, hard working people here.

... ah and bring Vegemite..... not easy to find around here..... :-)
 
lol yeah i know, i'll bring a few boxes full of vegemite ;)

and when you take a CCW license do they teach me everything i need to know to follow the laws to the mark? like the do's and dont do's? I've been to america quite a few times now, and i absolutely love everything it represents and my opportunities that i know can unfold with the work skills i have. I just would like to be able to have that ability to protect myself and my family but not screw up my chances to get citizenship (lol i would be crushed, when i leave here i dont want to look back and i certainly dont want to be apart from my wife).

Thanks alot for your help, its definately more comforting to hear that from an immigrant like i will be in the near future :D
 
This is a decent site for the basic laws and do's and don'ts.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/

I would suggest contacting a gun friendly lawyer (ask at a local gun shop if they know which lawyers are gun people) and pay a few bucks to get good info, not conjectures or layman interpretations.
 
Absintheur said:
This is a decent site for the basic laws and do's and don'ts.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/

I would suggest contacting a gun friendly lawyer (ask at a local gun shop if they know which lawyers are gun people) and pay a few bucks to get good info, not conjectures or layman interpretations.
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Thanks a lot, once I'm over there i will definately see a lawyer (few bucks spent then is ALOT saved later avoiding complications)...at least with that site i can begin understanding the US firearm laws which are very different to what i'm used to.

BTW here most join the SSAA which provides free insurance to members and legal information from real lawyers...does the NRA provide similar for members? i'd like to join once I'm stateside as i know how important a strong shooter association is stopping ridiculous laws coming in.

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