Can a felon own a rifle in nebraska?

Answer 1

yes anything that you dont have to get a back ground check for you can hunt with or have

Mostly correct however some areas prohibit felons from hunting or obtaining a hunting permit. It is always best to check with a lawyer that is familiar with local hunting and gun laws.

Answer 2

The Federal Laws governing firearms do not classify muzzleloaders as a "firearm" , and in most states you can buy one with no paperwork or background check. However that does not make it technically legal for a felon to poses it. I have read of cases pertaining to this where the person was hassled at great expense in time and money by local law enforcement regardless of the intended use, only to be convicted on possession of explosives charges for having black powder. The "best practice" I have heard of is obtaining a waiver from BATFE or your local jurisdiction so you have paper in hand showing proof of legal possession, after all it is not worth your time, money or potential freedom dealing with an over zealous prosecutor or non gun friendly jurisdiction when a simple document could prevent it. This topic has been discussed at length for years both pro and con, and what it boils down to is a case by case determination. You can go to free advice.com ( http://forum.freeadvice.com/other-crimes-federal-state-4/ex-felons-black-powder-weapons-legal-386903.html) or better yet to the BATF site ( http://www.atf.gov/firearms/index.htm) and get a more direct answer for your state and county, but the best advice would be to speak to an authority in your state or to BATF to be 100% sure.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Felons are prosecuted under Title 18 of the US Code, and the definitions of blackpowder arms contained in Paragraphs 921 & 922.

Unless the blackpowder arm is a genuine antiquemanufactured before 1898, IT IS A FIREARM under the criminal code.

DO NOT confuse the BATF definition with the criminal statute or you could run the risk of spending up to 15 years in federal prison.

Answer 3

If by "own" you mean possess it and be able to carry, and use it - no - you will not be able to. If you were convicted in NE you can apply for a restoration of your firearms rights (if NE even allows that) - but if you are convicted FEDERAL felon you are out of luck. No method currently exists for federal felons to have firearms rights restored.

Answer 4

Most states' statutes do not directly address black powder hunting guns. Maine allows felons to hunt with muzzleloaders with a special permit; Virginia allows a felon to petition the court of conviction to obtain permission to hunt with a muzzleloader; and there may be other states that allow felons to hunt with muzzleloaders, especially if they are antique guns.

Although the federal gun control act (18 U.S.C. s. 921 et seq) prohibits felons from possessing "any destructive devices," a few states are allowing felons, either by obscure statutory reference or outright special permit, to hunt with muzzleloaders. Many states allow felons to hunt with a bow or a crossbow. You would just have to find the right wildlife permit office in the state where you live and ask the question, politely, of course.

Answer 5

Under the Federal Firarms Act and US Code, Title 18, black powder arms are classified as firearms. Federal law prohiibits felons from possessing firearms or ANY type.

Black powder arms are not considered firearms by U.S. Code, Title 18, they are actually classified as "antique firearms" (under most conditions) and are regulated very differently.

Answer 6

It is always best to consult a lawyer that is familiar with the local gun laws, or even the local prosecutor.

Answer 7

Not unless youpetitioned the state to have your firearms rights restored and - IF - Nebvraska is one of the states that does it.