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Hello Dan,
  I'm a Canadian immigrant with a green card and I just got out of the marine corps.  I'm living with my parents until I start school in the fall.  I'd like to purchase some firearms for hunting and personal defense.  I'm a legal resident of Texas and have been for over six years.  The issue I'm encountering is that since I am not yet a U.S. citizen they want proof of my residence in the form of utility bills with my name on them.  since I live with my folks for free I have no utility bills.  do you know of any other legal way for me to provide proof of residency?  I've read that I can purchase firearms from individuals but I'm not sure how that works either.  Any light you could shed on the subject for me would be great.  

sincerely
Olaf J Olson

Answer
Hi Olaf,

Thanks for asking. I have experienced a similar situation with one of my green card customers. They said he would have to provide 3 months of utility bills with his name.

You can buy guns as a private party transaction from individuals offering them for sale.

If you go through a dealer then the utility bill requirement applies.

I hope this helps you out.

Dan

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I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

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I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

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