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Originally Posted by Dottore
So if I understand this correctly, in those states (above) , my German tourist might not even be asked to produce any ID for the seller (in a private sale).
In other words the seller is not required to lodge a copy of the buyers ID with any relevant authority.
Is that about right?
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Actually, the requirements are the same. I am not allowed to sell a firearm to felon, etc. It is MY responsibility to make sure the person is not a felon. For this reason, I've only done FTF transactions in Texas with other CHL holders, which is more definitive than a NICS check.
If the person commited a crime with the firearm, or was found with it, etc, and they said I sold it to them, I would also be presecuted with a crime.
As a practical matter, if a non-resident alien wanted a firearm, he could easily get one, on the black market. This is exactly where all of our criminals get their firearms. Ot he could get a legal person to do a straw purchase.
Finally, I do not think you need a green card for purchase. At least as I've read the gun laws of Texas, you need to be a state resident for 90 days. I believe any visa could used. Not that I've had a friend try. I expect most gun stores would probably decline to sell, because they would be afraid to sell.
Where are you going with this, Dot?