Process of getting a handgun

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[Dark Mod]

Just a drivers liscence and a utility bill bro. No need for a green card

[milw50717]

If a non citizen you have to enter your alien registration or i-94 number on the dros form.

This is mentioned in the DOJ FAQ - http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs

What is the process for purchasing a firearm in California?

All firearms purchases and transfers, including private party transactions and sales at gun shows, must be made through a licensed dealer under the Dealer Record of Sale (DROS) process. California imposes a 10-day waiting period before a firearm can be released to a buyer or transferee. A person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or shotgun. To buy a handgun, a person must be at least 21 years of age, and either 1) possess an HSC plus successfully complete a safety demonstration with the handgun being purchased or 2) qualify for an HSC exemption.

As part of the DROS process, the buyer must present "clear evidence of identity and age" which is defined as a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or Identification Card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. A military identification accompanied by permanent duty station orders indicating a posting in California is also acceptable.

If the buyer is not a U.S. Citizen, then he or she is required to demonstrate that he or she is legally within the United States by providing to the firearms dealer with documentation that contains his/her Alien Registration Number or I-94 Number.

Purchasers of handguns are also required to provide proof of California residency, such as a utility bill, residential lease, property deed, or government-issued identification (other than a drivers license or other DMV-issued identification).

(PC Section 12071)

Oh and don't forget the Handgun Safety Certificate - http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/hscfaqs - unless you are exempt

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If a non citizen you have to enter your alien registration or i-94 number on the dros form.

This is mentioned in the DOJ FAQ - http://oag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs

cool so hopefully my copy of my greencard is enough

[nics]

If you have a copy of it, contact the LGS where you will be doing the transfer.

[NewbieDave]

Yeah... check your LGS to make sure they will take copies. Some of them ask for the originals.

[milw50717]

I-94 is usually stapled in passport. if you have that you should be gtg

[Iguanadon]

A passport is not accepted as proof of residency. I just found that out. But they took my water bill. My vehicle registration, which was accepted at another LGS was rejected because the zip code did not match. Later, I called P.G.&E. and told them to change my mailing address from the PO Box to my residence. Sure, they will send it wherever you want.

[nics]

I-94 is usually stapled in passport. if you have that you should be gtg

I-94 = INS Card/Green Card and it is not staple in the passport

[milw50717]

I-94 = INS Card/Green Card and it is not staple in the passport

Really ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_I-94

[Lead Waster]

If you have a green card, you won't have an I-94.

I bought a gun with the I-94 before I got my green card. With the green card, I brought it in, and they photocopied it. You need the number from it for the DROS. I don't know if you need the actual card to show them, since they take a copy of it. Depends on your LGS and their level of FUD. Logically, it would be hard to provide a fake since it goes to CADOJ anyway, right? But you never know.

[milw50717]

If you have a green card, you won't have an I-94.

Ah. OK. Thanks

[nics]

Really ?



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Form_I-94

i dont have that stapled on my passport. I stand corrected, green card = i-551

[phaseshift]

thanks for the advice guys will contact the gunshop if they'll take a copy of my greencard.

[DBADRAT]

I traded a CGN member for a rifle and the guns tore accepted his green card. You should be good to go