Concealed Carry For Aussie's

[master illusion]

Hiya Everyone,

I have a question that I hope you can answer. I am currently living in Australia but am here for a holiday and am thinking of moving to Colorado permernantly. In australia I have a Glock 34 that I am wanting to bring over with me. Once here I am wanting to get myself a concealed carry licence. Does anyone know what kind of prerequisites I need to take into account beore I can, a) bring my glock here, and b) go to get my licence. I have an Australian Pistol Licence, but I am not sure if this will help my case.

Any insight into this would be really appreciated.

Regards
Aidan

[Colorado Osprey]

I believe your gonna hit some snaggs trying to import a handgun into the country....Probably at Customs.

Because different countries allow different configuarations of weapons, as well as a ban on imported firearms....your probably going to be denied access or the firearm confiscated. Firearm parts are not banned from importation. (read between the lines here) Of course written permission from the State Department would allow it. Glocks sold here are actually made here...or at least assembled here after the ban. Your Glock was probably made in Austria. Have you considered just getting a different one once you move here?

To have a CCW here....no, there is no provision for being a citizen or resident....State or Federal Government issued ID though

[KarlPMann]

I believe your gonna hit some snaggs trying to import a handgun into the country....Probably at Customs.

Because different countries allow different configuarations of weapons, as well as a ban on imported firearms....your probably going to be denied access or the firearm confiscated. Firearm parts are not banned from importation. (read between the lines here) Of course written permission from the State Department would allow it. Glocks sold here are actually made here...or at least assembled here after the ban. Your Glock was probably made in Austria. Have you considered just getting a different one once you move here?

To have a CCW here....no, there is no provision for being a citizen or resident....State or Federal Government issued ID though

Ummm, I'm not 100% sure, but I'm 99% that you DO have to be a resident for a Colorado CCW. :?: That's why the Florida and Utah permits are such a big deal. They are the ONLY two states that allow non-resident permits. But again, I'm only 99% on that. Anyway, he would be a resident. As for the citizen thing, nope, you can buy and own if you're legal here and a "resident-alien". I think you may need permission from your consulate, but not sure about that anymore. Karl.

[mr_dove]

Residency is easy to get. There's no minimum time limit only the amount of paperwork you can get that shows your intent to make Colorado your home.

lease or rental agreement
phone bill
drivers license
auto insurance
letter from your employer

All of these will help prove residency.

[KarlPMann]

Yup. Karl.