0
State statutes and/or local ordinances prohibit the sale and possession of air guns, CO2 guns and slingshots in some areas such as San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Morton Grove IL, Buffalo NY, Philadelphia PA, New Jersey, Washington DC, Bronx NY, Brooklyn NY, Long Island City NY, Manhattan NY, Queens NY, New York City NY, and Staten Island NY. Persons in New Jersey need a permit for any air gun. Michigan residents- .177 cal air rifles and smooth bore (bb only) air pistols are allowed. All other airguns are restricted and we cannot ship them to your area. Air Soft guns are restricted in San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Morton Grove IL, Buffalo NY, Philadelphia PA, Bronx NY, Brooklyn NY, Long Island City NY, Manhattan NY, Queens NY, New York City NY.
In most states other than the above places a felon may have a bb gun, air gun or gas gun so long as state statutes do not include such guns in it's definition of a firearm. In fact, some states such as North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and others allow felons to own firearms with the exception of handguns.
Added 7/5/09: USE CAUTION in relying on all the information contained in the above answer. My recent research has discovered that despite what the above answer states, (specifically) North Carolina does NOT allow firearm ownership to convicted felons. (See below link)
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoI cannot find a statute prohibiting it, but if you are on probation or parole I would strongly suggest you check with your PO about their view of this. Even if it is legal, I would make CERTAIN that it was not a "replica" or real-appearing one.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoIt depends. In the U.S. a felon cannot own a firearm under federal law unless felon's rights have been restored. To the best of my knowledge, no state in the U.S. classifies an air rifle as a firearm, nor does any state forbid felons from owning them.
The exception would be if the felon is on probation, and the terms of the probation forbid the person from possessing one.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoSome communities (NJ for example) consider a pellet gun a firearm. Most do not. Ask your local PD.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYes.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can convicted felons own or possess bb guns or air rifles in LA?
By federal law, no.
Can convicted felons own or possess bb guns in minnesota?
No, convicted felons may not own BB guns, pellet guns, air rifles, dart guns, tasers, or any other similar weapon.
Wisconsin convicted felons to acquire gun license?
Felons cannot own or possess guns anywhere in the U.S.
Can you own a gun in Mississippi being convicted of a felon?
No. Felons cannot own or possess guns in any U.S. state.
Are convicted felons in California required to get rid of firearms they all ready own prier to there conviction?
Convicted felons cannot own or possess firearms in any state in the U.S. This includes guns you already own.
VT felon can you get your guns back?
Convicted felons may not own or possess firearms, at any time anywhere, in ANY State or Territory of the United States!
Can felons in ca own guns?
It is illegal to possess any firearm if you are a convicted felon.
What if a felon is caught with a gun in the car?
Felons are not allowed to possess guns, regardless of where they are.
Is a person convicted of a class 4 felony in Illinois eligible to own guns?
No. Federal law prohibits felons from owning guns.
Is a air soft gun considered a illegal firearm for convicted felons or parolees?
No, there is no background check for airsoft guns, however, having airsoft guns that might be confused for firearms is a terrible idea for felons or parolees.
Can convicted felons buy guns?
No. Federal law, covered everywhere in the US. Has been law since 1968.
Can a convicted felon have a gun in his own home in Georgia?
No. Felons are prohibited from owning or possessing guns everywhere in the U.S.
