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Originally Posted by Wildbore
So, I am planning on getting my non-resident CCW from New Hampshire sometime this year. Not many states offer CCW to foreigners, but if you can get the NH one then you are good to go in many states.
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You best go for Fl. Their CCW is honored in more states than any other (IIRC anyway).
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My question is, if a non-US resident, say a tourist, intervenes in say a rape, attack, or mugging, and the criminal surrenders, would that foreigner/tourist be allowed to put that criminal under a citizens arrest? Because technically if I am not a US citizen, or a citizen of any US state, what authority do I have?
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That really depends. And it is a real hard thing to give a solid answer on. I guess it would also depend on the state.
Please someone correct me if I am wrong, but some states see good citizen acts, some do not.
As far as I know, you do have a duty to help your fellow man, without putting yourself at risk.
I will push this question to a few of my buddies to see what the legalities are.
If it were me?
I would rather spend a lifetime in jail than walk on by and let someone be victimized because of my inaction.