Very simply, no, they can not. In order to purchase a firearm in the US you must be a resident of the state in which you are buying it, and able to prove that residency. As a tourist is not a resident of the state, they are unable to purchase firearms. read more
” DoubleTapper March 10, 2008 at 10: 22 pm Here in Israel, tourists can go to any shooting range and shoot whatever type of weapon they want. read more