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Yes. It is possible for a federally convicted felon to get his gun rights restored.
Added: The mechanism does exist on paper however - - -
FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has continually declined to appropriate and allocate funds this purpose, thereby effectively eliminating the review procedure for federal felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.
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∙ 15y agoGenerally speaking, yes, anyone can apply. It's not as simple as "applying." In most cases, you have to hire an attorney who then petitions the court.
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∙ 14y agoin most, if not all states, a felon charge is a felon charge, which usually prohibits firearm ownership or possession......................
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∙ 14y agobest to refer question to an attorney
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Can a felon posses a firearm in his house in Texas?
Absoutely not.
Can you own a firearm in mt if you have a nonviolent felony?
No. No convicted felon can ever lawfully be in possession of a firearm.
How long after a conviction is a ex felon in California allowed to posses a firearm?
Never. A felon has lost the right to possess a gun.
Possession of a handgun used by a serious felon?
You didn't really ask a question, but here is some information: Generally speaking, no felon may own, posses, or have constructive possession of a handgun or other firearm, regardless of whether is was a "serious" felony. HOWEVER, There are exceptions to that. In a few states, felons can petition to have their rights restored - but it is only valid in THAT particular state. In that case, the felon CAN own or posses a firearm.
What is the law about felons and guns?
Very generally speaking, in the U.S. a felon cannot own or posses a firearm unless his or her rights have been restored.
Can a felon reside in a residence where someone posses a concealed weapon license?
The short answer is yes. The more detailed answer is, a felon cannot have access to or control over a firearm. Simply being in the vicinity of a firearm does not necessarily mean that the person has access to or control over the firearm. However, generally speaking, having a gun in a house where there is a felon is not a good idea. If you have a CCW but no gun in the residence, there is no problem.
Can a nonviolent felon have guns in Oklahoma?
No.
In Florida can a convicted felon be around someone who owns a firearm?
A felon can be "around" a person with a firearm as long as the felon doesn't own or possess the firearm, however, "possess" is subjective. If the felon can access the firearm, it might be considered possession if something were to happen.
Can i purchase and own a gun in texas if im a convicted felon 8 Years since my conviction and served 364 days?
No, if the felony is still on your record then you may not posses a firearm!
Can a felon have a firearm in his home or on his property?
No, he cannot have a firearm.
Can a felon live in a residence that has a firearm?
Yes, but firearm must be under lock and key and NOT accessable to the felon
Can a felon hunt with guns?
In the U.S. a convicted felon may not own or posses a gun.
