No. Federal law - meaning, it applies to ALL states and territories of the US, and DOES NOT vary between states - prohibits felons from purchasing, possessing, or having access to firearms and ammunition. There is no distinction made between violent and non-violent felons in this regard.
Yes a convicted can be present in a gun range, however a convicted felon can not handle a gun there.Ê Federal law prohibts felons from possesing a firearm and possesion by definition includes holding or handling one.
In the United States, the laws regarding felons owning or shooting firearms vary by state. Some states prohibit felons from possessing or using firearms, even at a gun range. It is important to consult with a lawyer or local authorities to understand the laws in a specific state.
If the Felon had used the Weapon for any other Felony - Assisting A FelonIf whomever it was was just shooting with the person that gave them the gun within a Shooting Range or in the country - I'd have no clue.Added: Aiding and Abetting a felon in violation of 18 USC (federal law), and/or whatever state charge might be applicable.
Without getting into a bunch of specifics, generally speaking, no. A person who cannot legally own a gun also cannot legally possess it. Having it at a range shooting it would be considered possessing it.
no a fellon cant touch a firearm
What is the largest mountain in Georgia? What is the largest mountain in Georgia?
A "flare gun" while not normally considered to be a "firearm" of choice, IS, in fact, a firearm because it uses an explosive charge to fire and launch the flare projectile. At short range this could be a deadly weapon! Therefore, it IS a firearm under the meaning of USC Title 18, and its possession is prohibited to convicted felons.
If you are a convicted felon you are prohibited from owning, possessing, transporting a firearm of any type. In most cases you cannot even be caught in possession of firearm ammunition. The best rule of thumb is to not be anywhere near a gun regardless of the owner. If you are caught with a firearm and are a convicted felon depending on the crime you have previously committed it can be a sentencing enhancement as run the risk of the federal government picking up your case to get you tried in a federal court system....not good! ************** A felon that possesses a firearm violates Federal law, and if convicted will be sentenced to at LEAST 5 years in a Federal prison, with no parole, no probation, and no "concurrent" sentence for any other crime. If a felon is on parole for a PAST crime, it also violates his parole, so he will be returned to complete the original sentence as well.
There are many mountains in the United States. The mountain range that runs from the state of Georgia to the state of Maine is the Appalachian Mountain Range.
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A felon in possession of a firearm will face a new felony range charge. Punishment ranges from probation to up to ten years in jail.
THE GEORGIA MOUNTAIN RANGE