Can DACA get a gun permit?

Lopez’s immigration status under DACA does not confer the right to possess firearms under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5).

Can a legal immigrant own a firearm?

An alien legally in the U.S. is not prohibited from purchasing firearms unless the alien is admitted into the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa and does not meet one of the exceptions as provided in 18 U.S.C. 922(y)(2), such as possession of a valid hunting license or permit.

Can a DACA recipient become a US citizen?

DACA recipients are not able to apply for US citizenship on the basis of their DACA status². DACA status does not mean you’re considered to be lawfully in the US. It only means that any action against you has been deferred on a temporary basis.

Can DACA recipients own guns in California?

According to the California Department of Justice, DACA are technically not legal, and therefore the federal law applies to them. In the United States, any DACA recipient cannot own any firearms.

Can I work in a gun store?

As a general rule in order to work in a gun store one must legally be able to possess firearms on their own. Especially as many gun shops require their employees to be armed behind the counter or have access to a firearm for defensive purposes.

What are the laws on gun ownership in Arizona?

Arizona prohibits possession of a firearm by any person who: Has been found to constitute a danger to himself or herself or others pursuant to court order under § 36-540, and whose right to possess a firearm has not been restored pursuant to § 13-925. Ark. Code § 5-73-103.

Can I own a gun on a non-immigrant visa?

Second, the answer is “Yes”, you can own a gun. However, as you are on a non-immigrant visa, it does get a little complicated. You aren’t going to be able to walk into a gun store and buy what you want at anytime like a permanent resident or citizen can.