Can a felon get their gun rights to own a gun in the state of Maine back?

Sometimes, yes, it does vary from state-to-state. But only if the felon is guilty of a state offense. If you are convicted of a federal offense there is no mechanism to getting his or her rights restored. ...

You have to petition a court to review your case, if it is a state level felony and if your state allows it. If it is a federal charge, you cannot get your rights back. ...

Start by hiring an attorney- you will need one to petition for restoration of rights. The process varies state to state. ...

This is going to depend on your state laws. In times past, felons never did get their voting rights back. ...

A felon can never get a gun back, once a felon you may never own a gun.

Suspension of the right to own firearms is a Federal matter, not a state matter. ...

can I in the state of Missouri with a non violent felony conviction 10 years ago get my hunting rights back ...

Possible. IF the felony was for violation of a state law. You will need an attorney, and petition for a pardon, with restoration of gun rights. ...

It depends on the felony. In Ohio, a non-violent felon does not lose their gun rights, but those that have committed a violent felony lose that right unless they win a petition. ...

If you are a federally convicted felon there is no way. No mechanism exists to restore firearm rights to convicted federal felons. If you are state convicted - it depends entirely on which state you live in and/or which state convicted you. SOME states will restore limited firearm rights - others will not restore them at all. Your best course of action is contact an attorney in your state for consultation. ...

Get a lawyer. Get a lawyer. Get a lawyer.

gotta go to courthouse for that

Possible, if the felony was for violation of a state law (as opposed to Federal)- but you WILL need an attorney, not WikiAnswers. ...

As far as federal law is concerned a convicted felon is a convicted felon, period. And there is no provision in federal law for such a restoration. However, some states view your situation differently and do return some LIMITED rights to you. You would have to contact your State Police to detemine if MO is such a state. ...

A convicted felon is banned from possessing a firearm under both Maine State Law, See Title 15 MRSA sec 393, and Federal Law, See Title 18 USC sec 922 (g) (1-9). The only way that you can avoid this collateral consequence of a felony conviction in Maine is to get a Governor's pardon, but the process is difficult and they are not awarded if solely for the purpose to regain your right to possess firearms. ...

It makes no difference in which state the felon resides, it is a violation of FEDERAL law (USC, Title 18) for convicted felons to ever own or possess firearms or ammunition. ...

Maybe. Starts with hiring a lawyer.

A felon isn't going to be permitted a firearm for any reason.

You would have to question the Fish & Game Commission to determine whether they issue hunting licenses to convicted felons, or not. A convicted felon would NOT be able to hunt with a firearm, as it is unlawful for a convicted felon to own or be in possession of firearms. ...

How di you get gun rights back in the state of California

Lots of patience, one or more very, very, good lawyers, 100k cash to start and be prepared to be disappointed. ...

A convicted felon must go to court to give his civil right back in Missouri. This is done by having their record cleared of the crimes. ...

If they don't get caught, nothing happens If they do get caught it depends on: The state they were caught in The state they were convicted in Some states give back their rights after completion of sentence If a state that took you're rights away gives them back another state can't that first state can't give their rights back. If it was not the same state as the conviction Did the person tell the investigating officer? In most places they won't know unless you tell...

Depends. Serving time does not matter, the conviction does. If you were convicted of a felony violation of Federal law, there is no realistic way to have firearm rights restored. If you were convicted of a violation of state law, there may be. You will need to consult an attorney- process varies state to state. ...

Contact the local US District attorney. They can provide you with the information. ...