Posted on Dec 10, 2019
Saudi Gunman Legally Purchased Pistol Used In Pensacola Air Station Attack
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Here is an interesting one. The Saudi Gunman purchased his firearm legally in the US. Should the 2nd Amendment apply to foreign nationals in the US? My gut reaction is no as I find it unlikely we would be able to do any meaningful background check.
What does everyone else think?
What does everyone else think?
Saudi Gunman Legally Purchased Pistol Used In Pensacola Air Station Attack
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It's my understanding it was purchased via a loophole because he already possessed a hunting license. Foreign Nationals absolutely need to be subjected to the same gun licensing requirements as Americans.
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin
That would be against FL law;
What are the requirements to purchase a firearm in Florida?
1. Must be 21 years of age. Rifles and shotguns may be purchased by a person who is at least 18 when that person is a law enforcement officer or correctional officer as defined in F.S. 943.10 or service member as defined in F.S. 250.01.
2. Must be a Florida resident to purchase a handgun. Long guns may be purchased by persons who are residents of other states so long as the sale complies with applicable laws in the purchaser’s state of residence.
3. Legal permanent resident aliens who are Florida residents may purchase a firearm and must provide a valid alien registration number. Non-resident aliens visiting Florida must present a border crossing number (I-94) and a valid exception document .
4. Florida does not require a permit to purchase a firearm nor is there a permit that exempts any person from the background check requirement.
5. There is a waiting period of three days, excluding weekends and state holidays, between purchase and delivery of all firearms. Individual counties and cities have the authority to enact local ordinances extending the waiting period to as much as five days. Please consult local ordinances for more detailed information.
6. There is no limit to the number of firearms that may be transferred in a single transaction. The transaction is considered complete once the dealer has completed and signed the ATF Form 4473. An additional transfer (whether minutes later, the next day, or the next month) requires an additional background check.
What are the requirements to purchase a firearm in Florida?
1. Must be 21 years of age. Rifles and shotguns may be purchased by a person who is at least 18 when that person is a law enforcement officer or correctional officer as defined in F.S. 943.10 or service member as defined in F.S. 250.01.
2. Must be a Florida resident to purchase a handgun. Long guns may be purchased by persons who are residents of other states so long as the sale complies with applicable laws in the purchaser’s state of residence.
3. Legal permanent resident aliens who are Florida residents may purchase a firearm and must provide a valid alien registration number. Non-resident aliens visiting Florida must present a border crossing number (I-94) and a valid exception document .
4. Florida does not require a permit to purchase a firearm nor is there a permit that exempts any person from the background check requirement.
5. There is a waiting period of three days, excluding weekends and state holidays, between purchase and delivery of all firearms. Individual counties and cities have the authority to enact local ordinances extending the waiting period to as much as five days. Please consult local ordinances for more detailed information.
6. There is no limit to the number of firearms that may be transferred in a single transaction. The transaction is considered complete once the dealer has completed and signed the ATF Form 4473. An additional transfer (whether minutes later, the next day, or the next month) requires an additional background check.
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SGT Steve McFarland
Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin It is my understanding that the waiting period is now five days, unless the person has a Florida CCW. CCW license holders can take possession immediately, as I have done twice this year.
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SPC Casey Ashfield
It is not a loophole. It is a federal law to allow foreigners the ability to hunt in the US with very little documentation. 18 USC 922(y)(2)(A) if you want to look up the specific exemption.
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I think it is absolutely crazy that a foreign national can legally purchase a firearm in the US. Should have to be a straight up citizen of the country.
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