2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Am I illegible to buy a hand gun?

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Hi, I am a international student , here in America on F-1
VISA, I live in Fremont,California. I have been mugged twice
this month only, at gun point. I don't have any criminal
record and have to intention to have one in future. I just
want to live safe. Please help me telling. Will they allow
me to buy a gun from store. Will I be issued a permit. I
don't know where else to turn. I will highly appreciate if
you can give me the appropriate information.

Sincerely
Aditya

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Aditya,

Thanks for asking and I can understand your concern. As far as I have read about it, If you have a clean record, yes, A foriegn national can buy a firearm in California , if: they have a California  ID or DL over 3 months old, a utility bill or insurance card also over 3 months old.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120141
Best regards,

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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