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Draftfederal definition
ATF describes an individual’s state of residence as the state where the person is present with the intention of making a home. [1] Its guidance treats residency as a factual legal concept, rather than equating every temporary visit with a new residence. [1] Separate provisions address military personnel and business entities. [1] Residency matters because federal firearms rules distinguish transactions involving residents of the same state from transactions involving residents of different states, while also recognizing the relevance of state restrictions. [1]
- 1. ATF: Firearms questions on residency and interstate transactionsretrieved 2026-10-04
Terms that use residency (federal firearms context)
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This entry is one of 153 defined terms in the CalGunHub glossary of California and federal firearm-law vocabulary. The 11 core terms are short plain-English definitions; the extended terms are cited research drafts, labelled as drafts, with their statutory sources listed under each entry. Every definition here is informational only and is not legal advice.
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