Can a foreign National get a CCW in Florida?

[Aikibiker]

Today I met a gentleman from the UK who asked me about the possibility of obtaining a Florida CCW permit. He is a legal resident of the USA, but not a naturalized citizen and has been in the states for a number of years. Honestly I had no advice to give him other then suggest he get in touch with an attorney that specializes in firearms cases.

Can anyone else out in TFL land give any insight on this?

 

[wjustinen]

If I understand correctly, Florida will issue to him. To legally be in possession of firearms, though, he must have a hunting licence or invitation to a recognized competition. ATF website gives a good explanation of that requirement in the FAQs. Unfortunately, Florida only issues to foreign nationals if they are resident in Florida or another state. :banghead:

 

[hagar]

If he is a legal "resident alien", he qualifies for a CCW. Since he is not considered a non immigrant alien, the firearm restrictions does not apply to him.

 

[Hkmp5sd]

Eligibility Requirements

You must be a citizen of the United States OR you must be deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS formerly INS).

If you are not a citizen of the United States, you must submit documentation issued by the USCIS proving you are a permanent legal resident alien who has resided in your state of residence for at least 90 consecutive days prior to the date the application is submitted. Evidence of proof includes, but is not limited to:

- Utility bills; telephone, power, or cable
- Pay stubs or other documentation from your employer
- Credit card statement

You must be 21 years of age or older.

You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm.

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/eligible.html

 

[TexasRifleman]

You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm.

Wow, I wonder how the process for that works?

 

[Hkmp5sd]

Wow, I wonder how the process for that works?

(h) Demonstrates competence with a firearm by any one of the following:

1. Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a similar agency of another state;

2. Completion of any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course;

3. Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;

4. Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement;

5. Presents evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service;

6. Is licensed or has been licensed to carry a firearm in this state or a county or municipality of this state, unless such license has been revoked for cause; or

7. Completion of any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state-certified or National Rifle Association certified firearms instructor;

A photocopy of a certificate of completion of any of the courses or classes; or an affidavit from the instructor, school, club, organization, or group that conducted or taught said course or class attesting to the completion of the course or class by the applicant; or a copy of any document which shows completion of the course or class or evidences participation in firearms competition shall constitute evidence of qualification under this paragraph; any person who conducts a course pursuant to subparagraph 2., subparagraph 3., or subparagraph 7., or who, as an instructor, attests to the completion of such courses, must maintain records certifying that he or she observed the student safely handle and discharge the firearm;

http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/SEC06.HTM&Title=->2006->Ch0790->Section%2006#0790.06

 

[TexasRifleman]

OK sorry, I was thinking there was a different process for non citizens. My reader was not awake this morning

I had it in my head that was to get the firearm to begin with.

Duh......:banghead: