May nonimmigrant aliens legally in the United States purchase or possess firearms and ammunition while in the United States?
Nonimmigrant aliens generally are prohibited from possessing or receiving (purchasing) firearms and ammunition in the United States. There are exceptions to this general prohibition. The exceptions are as follows: • nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid (unexpired) hunting license or permit lawfully issued by a State in the United States; • nonimmigrant aliens entering the United States to participate in a competitive target shooting event or to display firearms at a sports or hunting trade show sponsored by a national, State, or local firearms trade organization devoted to the collection, competitive use or other sporting use of firearms; • certain diplomats, if the firearms are for official duties; • officials of foreign governments, if the firearms are for official duties, or distinguished foreign visitors so designated by the U.S. State Department; • foreign law enforcement officers of friendly foreign governments entering the United States on official law enforcement business; a
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