native american reservations

[gorham105]

Are native americans who live on reservations subject to state gun laws?

[bulgron]

They're sovereign nations, so they pretty much make up their own laws. The entire bill of rights is generally null and void on an Indian reservations. In particular, they don't like people running around with guns, even in the trunks of their cars.

I was told this in a CCW class I took in Nevada. They were warning us. Even if we have a CCW, don't carry on the reservation.

[jamesob]

i believe they do apply even though they are a sovereign nation.

[Decoligny]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribal_sovereignty

Good info here. It appears that they have criminal jurisdiction over Indians who commit crimes on their land, but do not have jurisdiction over non-Indians who commit crimes.

They have the power to create their own laws. and fall under some limited Federal Jurisdiction.

I don't see anything that say they are bound by State law on their own land. However non-Indians, on tribal land are bound by the laws of the State in which the reservation is located.

[dfletcher]

So could an Indian get an FFL in CA on Indian land, then bring in whateverthehell they want for their use on Indian land? Are Indians on Indian land subject to say, the CA AW ban or the federal 1934 NFA?

[Bobula]

So could an Indian get an FFL in CA on Indian land, then bring in whateverthehell they want for their use on Indian land? Are Indians on Indian land subject to say, the CA AW ban or the federal 1934 NFA?

I can answer this for you on tuesday

[dfletcher]

I can answer this for you on tuesday

Hmmm, well that sure as hell has aroused my interest.

[Riodog]

So could an Indian get an FFL in CA on Indian land, then bring in whateverthehell they want for their use on Indian land? Are Indians on Indian land subject to say, the CA AW ban or the federal 1934 NFA?

Just to save you some time, money, and a whole lot of effort, I'll give you the lowdown on the Crit Reservation. Having had a home on reservation land, I spent a week getting the "run around" and blow-job from any and all of the tribal officials.

My question was " if this is a sovereign nation then am I bound by the laws of the state of California. I want a machinegun.

I was referred to the tribal council, the realestate division, the tribal police, etc. By the end of the week that I spent getting the run-around from these idiots I was ready to just say the hell with it. The final answer was that they would defer to the state codes in which my home was located.

I don't know about any other tribes BUT the CRIT are the biggest bunch of as*clowns that were ever born to whomever mated with a buffalo.

My advice to everyone is stay the heck away from the Crit Reservation down along the Colorado River. They are corrupt, evil, and down-right stupid.

Yes, I sold my home there and would not under any circumstances invest in anything that is not 'freehold'.
Rio

[bohoki]

it doesnt seem like they are sovereign since they have so much problems with the gaming devices in california

[Bobula]

it doesnt seem like they are sovereign since they have so much problems with the gaming devices in california

That is because areas with gaming machines are open to the public. The actual reservation, where they live in not, and not subject to ca laws.

[jmzhwells]

Im pretty sure they are able to do whatever they want. Most reservations usaully do as mentioned above and apply state laws, and yes all corrupt.

[motorhead]

that would be a great source of revenue for the tribe. toxic waste and gambling are already taken. how about "knob creek west". mg rentals, nfa transfers, off list handguns.