Using a passport to buy gun?

[IA_farmboy]

I tried to use a passport, along with other documents to show residence, to buy a rifle but store policy prevented me from doing so.

As others point out the BATFE requires proof of age, identity, and residence with a photo. The passport meets only three of those requirements.

A little tidbit, a USA passport does not prove citizenship. It shows that the holder of the passport is a "national", not a "citizen". These are two legal concepts with subtle differences in rights and privileges, such as a citizen is guaranteed the right to vote while a national is not. All citizens are nationals, but not all nationals are citizens.

Would a property tax bill or a water bill work with the passport to establish identity and residence?

According to what I read on the Iowa Driver License website, yes it does. An Iowa ID card met the BATFE requirements of ID, photo, age and residence. A passport and utility bill got me the Iowa ID. I would assume that the step of getting the Iowa ID can be avoided by showing a passport and utility bill in the course of a firearms purchase.

 

[brickeyee]

"The passport meets only three of those requirements."

And as clearly stated by BATFE you can use a combination of documents to meet all the requirements.

 

[deadin]

Once again, regardless of what the "regulations" may or may not say, it's up to the dealer to determine what he will accept as ID. Maybe you could talk him into taking a passport and a tax statement or maybe you could just p*ss him off and he wouldn't do business with you at all. I suppose you could take him to court if you are willing to spend the money to try to make a point.
Is it really worth the effort? It would be simpler to have the "buyer" go get a State ID card or Drivers License. If he can't qualify for one, there's your answer.

 

[gezzer]

No .gov ID showing, residence address (correct one that matches the 4473) No sale Period. It is not my problem as an FFL that you were to stupid to report your change of address on your driver’s license, or state alternative ID.

I sell to resident aliens all the time and they have no problem providing all the correct ID and other papers required. Remember we did not make the laws take it out on your politicians not me.

I really do not need the 40-50 buck profit from the sale. Why should I risk, jail, monetary loss, loss of my livelihood for your (stupidity-arrogance) Get out of my shop we do not need or want your Business?