Can a US Citizen living in Canada, get a license to carry firearms while visiting the US? [closed]

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I live in Canada, do not have a firearms license in Canada as I'm a USA citizen and a "Permanent Resident" of Canada. Is there a way to legally own and purchase a weapon in the US, if I have a residence to store it at while I'm in Canada?



Best Answer

Regarding the license to carry (aka, CCW), yes, probably. As with all things firearm, the laws vary by state. Some states will issue licenses to out of state residents. In fact some states will let you do it by mail. Best would be to get a license in the state that you plan to spend time in, this way if there is a problem it can be quickly validated. An alternative is to get a license in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with the state(s) that you will be spending time in. (You can see what states recognize whose licenses at a site like usacarry.com). Also note that some states do not require licenses for concealed carry. And in other states, its very difficult to get a license at all, even for residents.

Purchasing a handgun may be more difficult. I consulted a friend of mine who's a firearms trainer on what's required for a handgun purchase. He said their store would require a driver's license or state ID from his state, or proof that you owned residential property in the state (along with, obviously, an instant background check). And he believes the rules are similar in most other states. So the question may be, do you still have a US driver's license? If not, you may need to renew it.

Ultimately, given your situation, since the laws vary so much from state to state, it will be best for you to visit a gun store the next time you are in the US and verify from them their state's requirements. They can probably also provide info on their state's CCW license requirements. Some may have some modest training requirements for licenses (usually a few hours attending classroom training).




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Can a US citizen purchase a gun in Canada?

If you're wondering if Yanks can buy firearms in Canada, the RCMP is pretty clear: \u201cAnyone acquiring a firearm in Canada must have a Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).\u201d As for the training course needed to get the PAL, \u201cA course from another country does not meet Canadian legal requirements.\u201d

Can you drive through Canada with ammo?

Canadian law requires that officials confiscate any firearms, ammunition, and other weapons from persons crossing the border who deny having the items in their possession. Confiscated firearms, ammunition, and weapons are not returned. Possession of an undeclared firearm may result in arrest and imprisonment.

Can I bring ammo from Canada to us?

22 U.S.C. \xa7 2778. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) generally prohibits the importation of firearms, firearm frames or receivers, firearm barrels and ammunition into the United States.

Does Canada have concealed carry?

The practice of CCW is generally prohibited in Canada. Section 90 of the Criminal Code prohibits carrying a concealed weapon unless authorized for a lawful occupational purpose under the Firearms Act. Section 20 of the Firearms Act, 1995 allows issuance of an Authorization to Carry (ATC) in limited circumstances.



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