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That's a... heterodox interpretation of things. The vast majority of the constitution makes no distinction between citizens and non-citizens subject to America
by Epenthesis 10y ago
That's a... heterodox interpretation of things.
The vast majority of the constitution makes no distinction between citizens and non-citizens subject to American jurisdiction (the exceptions, of course, being for voting and holding office).
- sb057 10y agoShouldn't non-citizen foreign nationals be granted the right to keep and bare arms, then?
- philangist 10y agoI'm pretty sure we are - https://blogs.valpo.edu/law/does-the-second-amendment-apply-to-non-citizens/ https://blogs.valpo.edu/law/does-the-second-amendment-apply-...
- dvt 10y agoThey are. My father owned several guns (we used to go hunting) before we were naturalized (in 2007). I think he owned a .30-06 rifle even before we had our green cards.
- knz 10y agoI believe the 4473 form for transferring a firearm asks residency status and requires an alien number if you are not a citizen. I'm 99% sure PR status is required...
- dvt 10y agoHe bought them from gun shows. In Georgia, all you need is a bill of sale with the gun's serial number signed by both parties.
- knz 10y agoPermanent residents can own firearms in the US. We are also required to register for the draft and expected to serve if drafted.