Do you believe that allowing military spouses to purchase handguns, in a state where their husband/wife is stationed, is a good thing?

Its a questions because questions generate a discussion. I am with you, but some people aren't and I want to know what everyone thinks about the topic and why. Problem is that not every background check looks at all the same data on a state level and a person might not be eligible in one state but may be considered eligible in another.

Negative. I am all for being able to purchase weapons freely without a background check. However, I do feel there needs to be some sort of way to identify those who have lost those rights because of crimes and what not that disqualify them.

I have encountered the issue because I don't often change my vehicle registration and drivers license so at first glance I'm not a resident. I don't just carry my orders everywhere.

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I always changed my vehicle registration but still had my expired Ohio drivers license when i retired. It had been expired for nearly 20 years. Today I have a current OH DL but a CCP from Arizona....

I've found that not changing it is easier. For example I don't pay any taxes in California and I don't have to worry about all of the inspections either.

No!

I wonder how that works for firearms purchases at the Exchange?

TSgt Joshua Copeland I can speak a "little" to this as my former company (sister company) sold to the exchange system.

The Exchange, which is located on Base, is located inside the specific state. Each Base has an agreement with the State (or the Department of the Interior). It has an Address, like Camp Pendleton, CALIFORNIA, or Quantico, VIRGINIA.

To purchase a firearm on Quantico, you go through the Virginia firearm process. You fill out the Federal & State forms, and adhere to the local laws. You must be a Legal Resident of Virginia to purchase a handgun in the State of Virginia (Federal Law). Those with Permanent Orders to a Base in Virginia (including the Pentagon, even though it has a DC address) are classified as Virginia Residents. For Residents of Fort Campbell which exists in two states (Kentucky & Tennessee), you may purchase as though you were a resident of either (off base). I don't know the specifics of the Exchange.

The major advantage service members have is that they may purchase firearms not only in their state of residence (where they are from), but the state which they are are ordered to. They must have the necessary identification however, which adds a level of complexity though.

No!

My question exactly!

See my above response. It's what can best be described as an "oversight" in the law that requires you to be a resident of the state which you are purchasing the handgun in.

With all due respect MSgt, my wife is an adult; she should not have to depend on me to purchase her self-defense weapon. She may be a dependent, but she is more capable on a weapon than most people wearing a marksmanship ribbon, so the government has no business saying she does not have the right do get one.
And also, I do not view it as a privilege; it is a right laid out in the Second Amendment. There should be no restriction for any U.S. citizen to purchase a firearm in any U.S. state or territory.

I think this law is proposed because not everyone changes there home of record and therefore they don't officially become residents of the state with proof.