Unconsciously, the safety of international students and how to defend themselves have become more and more important issues for Chinese people.
Interested friends can check out the team's recent article "I experienced a robbery in the United States, but I successfully escaped, and came to Amway for some practical self-defense props》.
How to protect yourself during the earthquake has also released the related album "The rice bowls that will be heated by you, run quickly to the earthquake bag!"Oh!
Many squad fans have also been suggesting whether the squad can produce a guide on how to buy a gun. After all, the deterrent power of guns in similar robbery, theft and sexual assault cases is much greater than any tactical pen and dagger.
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Glad that today, there is an enthusiastic companion Will Shen to contribute! He is also a seemingly professional NRA member who has held guns for many years. Let's take a look at his experience next!
State Summary
As a loyal supporter of guns and the right to hold guns, Will Shen strongly recommends that you understand local laws before buying a gun, because each state has different procedures, procedures, and required documents for buying a gun.
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Overall, gun purchases must be applied for in each stateGun license. So how do we apply for a gun license, and what makes each state different? Basically, these steps are inevitable for each state to apply for a gun license.
1. First, you must have legal status in the United States, such as a citizen, green card, or regular legal immigration visa. These documents are more or less required when applying for gun purchases in each state.
2. You will be asked to fill out a form called form4473. The purpose of this form is to use paper materials for the FBI NICS (National Instant Crime-check System) background check. At the same time, the serial number of the firearm will also be recorded. case.
3. The FBI will conduct a background check on you for a period of time based on the information you submit. The length of the investigation will vary depending on your application status and state. After the examination is no problem, a gun license can be obtained.
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Today's fan of the squad will mainly introduce to you: as an international student in the United States, taking California and Minnesota as specific examples, telling everyone how to legally purchase firearms and weapons in the United States.
California
Speaking of California, sometimes there is really nothing to say, after all, the state's marksmanship (by the way, California has recently issued a new gun law, which has become more stringent) is too silent! Gangsters in the city (who use their toes to know that their guns are illegal) don't care about the police, blue and ordinary people still have difficulty buying weapons, basically about the silencers and automatic weapons of guns, and .50BMG Anti-material sniper rifles of caliber are prohibited.
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In addition, in California, the magazine of any weapon must be less than or equal to 10 rounds, and more than 10 rounds are considered Felony (is it not shameless). At the same time, all semi-automatic weapons must have a Bullet Button. So what exactly is a Bullet Button?
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Bullet button. Judging from the name, you know that it is a button that is opened with a bullet. This button is the magazine release mechanism, and the role of the Bullet Button is that you cannot use your fingers to release the magazine, but you must use the bullet or other tools to release the magazine, because the legend can slow the speed of changing magazines. . .
Beginning in 2012, any gun purchased in California must be registered in the state with a gun number (including long guns), and the process of buying guns in California is even more complicated. need).
Let me have a drink of tea to tell you about the credentials you need when buying a gun:
- California driver's license
- Passport and visa
- I-94 and Admission Number
- California Gun License
- California Hunting Pass
- 3 months utility bill with gun buyer's name
- Fill in Form 4473
But the most shameless is that even if the FBI passes your background check, you still have to wait 10 days to get your firearm. During these ten days, the local law enforcement agencies will strictly review you, such as whether there is any arrest record and so on.
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After passing the review, you can buy an unlimited number of spears in a month. But within a month, you can only buy one pistol. Taken together, California is proud to be the most heavily regulated state in the United States. However, I have not seen any improvement in gun crime in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
What's interesting is that in theory, California can get a concealed gun certificate, nitrogen ... Now only officials, police and rich people have it, and ordinary people basically can't get it. So ... oh.
Finally, let's take a look at the California marksmanship overview:https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/california
Minnesota
As we all know, the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right of all residents who legally live in the United States to hold firearms. And my state of Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul) is very friendly towards guns, although most of the residents are very liberal, often marching or something, or breaking the highway willfully (BLM demonstration breaks I-94 highway).
In Minnesota, you can have all kinds of firearms, shotguns, mufflers, fully automatic rifles, and even the legendary Barrett M107A1. Of course, you can also buy silencers and fully automatic rifles. However, you need to complete the following procedures to purchase and hold firearms. The legal method of buying and holding each type of gun is also different.
Shotgun / bolt action rifle
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You don't need a special gun license for this type of gun. As a foreign student,If you want to buy this type of firearm in Minnesota (the only exception is the semi-automatic M1 carbine and its derivatives, and the rest require a gun license), you need to hold the following documents:
- Minnesota driver's license (18+)
- Minnesota Hunting License
- Form I-94 and admission number
It is worth mentioning that there are currently official hunting licenses for Minnesota hunting licenses, as well as Apprentice Hunting Licenses.
If you want to hunt, you need to have a hunting license, but you only need to have a student hunting license to buy a gun.
After arriving at the gun shop, apart from showing all your credentials, don't forget to fill out Form 4473.
The specific form is here:https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download
Pistol / Semi-Automatic Rifle
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This type of firearms involves the issue of gun licenses.
In Minnesota, if you want to apply for a gun permit, you need to go to the police station where you live to fill out several forms, submit a copy of your I-94 and passport, and wait about 1-2 weeks.
While you wait, the local police department is actually reviewing your criminal and arrest records in your state. If your background check passes, you will receive your gun license in 1-2 weeks. Here is a statement: Holding a gun license is not the same as a concealed carrying license!
Next, as long as you have a gun certificate and the above-mentioned documents, you can go to a gun shop to buy pistols and semi-automatic rifles. Remember to bring all the documents I said before and fill in the submitted Form 4473. Take the gun after the deposit!
Also, Minnesota does not have a 10-round magazine limit and Bullet Button for XX !!
Silencer / Auto Weapon
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Silencers and automatic weapons are legal in Minnesota.
But because these weapons are highly regulated, you need things like Tax Stamps, and there will be many, many, many Paper Work and background checks.
From the date you decide to buy a silencer, etc., you generally need to wait 10-12 months for ATF approval. I haven't bought these things yet, so I can't give you an accurate response at this time.
CCW Concealed Gun Certificate
A concealed gun permit allows you to conceal a gun in a foreign state, not in every state. For details, please see the table below.
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Fortunately, Minnesota can have concealed gun permits. There is an exception here: In Minnesota, CCW is only used for pistols. If you carry a rifle, you do not need any documents. You can open Carry or Conceal Carry.
If you want CCW for pistols, you need to go to several local places that offer CCW courses, book your course time, and pay a $ 200 course fee. After the course, there will be an exam. When you pass the exam, your CCW will be sent to your mailing address. However, CCW takes a long time, I hope everyone can be mentally prepared. Of course, before taking the CCW, I strongly recommend that you go to the shooting range and practice more basic shooting skills. Without skills, everything is equal to zero.
Finally, here is a general view of Minnesota Gun Laws:https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/minnesota/
Last words
If someone who legally buys a pistol and rifle in the local area is moving or traveling to another state, remember to search the mandatory law of the state you are going to see to see if the local government does not allow you to hold a pistol or rifle.
Some states, such as New York State, have special rules for semi-automatic rifles (no Pistol grip) and special rules for pistols (you ca n’t hold a pistol without a pistol license), so you ca n’t put your beloved AR15 and Glock 19 Take it to New York State, even if you are just playing.
Finally, I wish you all the best and bless you never to encounter situations that require a gun or even a shot to solve the problem. Safety first!
