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Assuming you mean "can a person with a misdemeanor own a handgun," it depends on what the charge is. If the charge is for stalking or domestic violence, no. Most other misdemeanors do not disqualify a person.
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∙ 10y agoYou would ahve to check with your local lawyer. Where I live harassment is a summary offense. I think that if it is just harassment you should be just fine purchasing a gun.
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Can a person who has a misdemeanor charge buy a gun?
Depends on the misdemeanor, and whether you were convicted or not.
Can you buy a gun with a felony reduced to a mistimenor?
If CONVICTED of a felony, no. However, if convicted of a misdemeanor, yes- unless it was for a crime of domestic violence.
Can you buy a gun if convicted of a misdemeanor theft in pa?
Persons having a misdemeanor record are not prohibited from purchasing firearms.
Can you buy a gun if you were charged with a felony but got it reduced to a misdemeanor?
It depends on the charge. There are some misdemeanor offenses that disqualify a person for gun ownership. You should check with a local attorney familiar with it.
Can someone convicted of a misdemeanor buy a gun?
For the most part, yes, although anything related to domestic violence will disqualify them.
Can you buy a gun if you have been convicted of harassment 20 years ago?
You will need to talk to a lawyer and provide all the details of the situation.
Can I buy a gun with a cyber harassment of a child misdemeanor in PA?
Assuming you are an adult, and not currently on probation or parole, you should be able to legally purchase a firearm.
Can a person convicted of a class c misdemeanor assault intimidation FV attached with family violence buy a gun in Texas?
No. From what you describe, it would be a domestic violence incident. FEDERAL law prohibits anyone with a domestic violence conviction - whether a misdemeanor or felony - from purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms.
Can a person convicted of domestic violence in Kansas buy a gun?
no
Can you buy a gun in KENTUCKY with a misdemeanor domestic violence charge?
NO! You may NOT you will be committing a FELONY under current Federal Law, per the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot possess a firearm or ammunition, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or you received a pardon.
Can you buy a gun with a Class A misdemeanor?
Depends on what the misdemeanor was.
Can you still buy a gun with a misdemeanor?
Depends on the misdemeanor.
