27 CFR 478.29a

§ 478.29a Acquisition of firearms by nonresidents.

United States · 27 CFR — Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms · Status: effective

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Citation: 27 CFR 478.29a, § 478.29a Acquisition of firearms by nonresidents, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/118982
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No person, other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, who does not reside in any State shall receive any firearms unless such receipt is for lawful sporting purposes.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.