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Hi Emmanuel and welcome. No, you can purchase a gun at any time. It is the travel to a foreign country for hunting that must be addressed. You'll need a license from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CBP) to export firearms, and they need to be registered for temporary exportation. CBP Form 4457, Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad. Foreign Country Requirements: Each country has its own rules about firearms and hunting. You'll likely need to obtain a permit from the foreign country's consulate or embassy in the U.S. to bring your firearms into their jurisdiction. According to the U.S. Department of State. Examples: For example, Mexico requires a permit from the Mexican Consulate, as noted by a local sheriff's office. Transportation: Firearms must be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided case, and transported as checked baggage, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Important Note: It's crucial to research the specific laws and

Hi Emmanuel, you do not need a permit, but you still need to have it shipped to a FFL and go through the background check. There is no way to get it without going through a criminal background check.