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This will depend on the total circumstances- whether the conviction was for violating a State or Federal law, the state where you reside, the crime you were convicted of, how long ago, etc. You will REALLY need a attorney for guidance on this- one that practices in your home state. The process is sometimes known as a petition for restoration of gun rights.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoGenerally speaking, a felon cannot have access to a gun, and cannot qualify for a gun permit, regardless of whether it was violent or non-violent.
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Can a ex-felon get a concealed permit in tx to carry a hand gun?
It depends on what you mean by "ex" felon. Generally speaking, there is no such thing as an ex felon. People typically used the term ex-felon to mean someone who is no longer in prison, but the person still a felon. If a person has a felony on his record, he cannot legally own or even possess a firearm, and no state will issue a gun permit to him. The exception to that is a felon who has had his rights restored. This is something you have to request through a legal process, so if that has happened, the felon will know it.
Can you be convicted of a felony and still get a gun permit in Puerto Rico?
The most basic answer is no. A felon cannot get a gun permit. However, under some circumstances, a felon can have his or her rights restored.
Can a Californian ex felon own a gun for hunting in Texas?
No an ex felon can't own a gun , and if so it would have to be a non violent felony
What is the process for a nonviolent ex-felon to restore gun rights for the state of Texas?
you have to wait about ten years or so before you can be allowed to get a concealed weapons permit.
Can an ex felon own a airsoft gun in California?
No.
If you had a charge of unlawfully carry a weapon can you get a hand gun permit?
If it was a felony charge, and you were convicted, no. A felon cannot obtain a gun permit or possess a gun anywhere in the U.S. unless your rights have been restored by a magistrate.
What rights does an ex convict have?
In Missouri can a convicted felon apply for a liquor permit?
Can a ex felon sale a gun to a gun store in Texas?
"Ex felon"? Either you're a felon, or you're not. If you are, then you can have a firearm you owned legally prior to your conviction sold for you, but you cannot legally be in possession of that firearm at any point after your conviction.
Can an ex-felon have an airsoft gun in Florida?
Yes, a convicted felon can own and airsoft gun and/or a BB gun. It is a real gun that convicted felons cannot own, in which this would be illegal.
Can a convicted felon obtain a dealer license in Texas?
Generally speaking, no. A felon cannot own or even possess a handgun, and no state will knowningly issue a handgun permit to a felon. The exception to that is, if the felon has had his or her rights restored, they can own a gun and get a gun permit.
Can a convicted felon have a gun permit with reinstated rights?
This is a question you need to discuss with a lawyer.
Can i have a concealed handgun license and carry a gun if married to felon in Texas?
Yes. Being married to a felon does not restrict another person from owning a gun or getting a permit, however, you have to take careful steps to be sure the person who is the felon never has access to the gun.
