Ok, here's my dilemma: I am an American living overseas. I have only recently taken an interest in firearms, just when I happen to be living in a foreign third world country that has a very limited (legally speaking) selection of firearms to choose from. Just my luck, huh? Of what few firearms that are available, most are used and carry ridiculous price tags and are just not worth my trouble. Try buying a used Glock 19 for $900 What I would like to know is if I, as a US citizen, can purchase firearms, or major firearm components (slide, frame, receiver, barrel) in the United States when I visit home next time, and take them out of the country for my personal use and amusement. Importation of personal firearms into the foreign country is not a big issue with the local Customs Service. I checked and I just have to pay a small duty fee and later register the gun. That's it. The problem, if there even is one, lays on the US side I guess.
I do not hold a current living address in the US, nor do I have a valid driver's liscence from any state. All I have is my passport, birth certificate and a PO box address that forwards my mail. Apart from that, I do have relatives living in Washington, D.C., not too helpfull because of their location I assume, and a few friends in the greater Detroit area. However, they are mostly indiferent towards firearms or blatantly antigun so I really won't get much help from them either on this subject.
Is it at all possible for me to buy a nice pistol or two I like next time I visit (which will probably last 15 days to a month) and bring them back with me even though I am not currently residing in the US at this time? If posible what states do you beleive would be more friendly in this aspect?
Kind of an odd question, I know, but I would really appreciate any help or advice.
I do not hold a current living address in the US, nor do I have a valid driver's liscence from any state. All I have is my passport, birth certificate and a PO box address that forwards my mail. Apart from that, I do have relatives living in Washington, D.C., not too helpfull because of their location I assume, and a few friends in the greater Detroit area. However, they are mostly indiferent towards firearms or blatantly antigun so I really won't get much help from them either on this subject.
Is it at all possible for me to buy a nice pistol or two I like next time I visit (which will probably last 15 days to a month) and bring them back with me even though I am not currently residing in the US at this time? If posible what states do you beleive would be more friendly in this aspect?
Kind of an odd question, I know, but I would really appreciate any help or advice.