[relee]

From this news story

It's illegal for Baffoe-Bonnie to possess firearms because he was in the U.S. on a student visa.

So, if it is illegal to possess guns while in the US on a student visa how can it be legal to buy guns while in the US on a student visa?

[AmericanInTokyo]

That is a good question you pose.

[AmericanInTokyo]

CORRECTION

To ALL, and relee:

LET ME PUBLICALLY AMMEND SOMETHING THERE.

While a GREEN CARD, permanent residence in the USA can purchase and have a weapon, under federal law, the possessor of an F-1 STUDENT VISA is NOT given the privilege.

Thanks, relee, and others, for the additional information.

You learn something new everyday!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

It’s not.

[1066AD]

Looks like it's sufficient to be legally here regardless of class of visa, so says an ATF FAQ.