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There are cases on this issue which clearly defines that you must have served at least one day in prison to be considered a convicted felon to fall under the laws prohibiting you from possessing a firearm. I know the leading case on this issue but you'll have find same way I have. Good luck.
Ronald Carniewski
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∙ 12y agoIt depends. If the felony was a federal charge, then no. If the felony was a state charge, sometimes. Some states allow felons to regain thier rights under some circumstances. You should probably consult a lawyer in your area that is familiar with the process.
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∙ 14y agoWhy does a felon need a firearm? Expanding you resume?
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In what states can convicted felons have firearms?
None. Felons cannot legally own firearms unless their rights have been restored.
Can felons have a gun in tn?
No. Felons cannot legally own or possess firearms in any U.S. state.
Are convicted felons in California required to get rid of firearms they all ready own prier to there conviction?
Convicted felons cannot own or possess firearms in any state in the U.S. This includes guns you already own.
Are shotguns and rifles considered firearms that are prohibited for felons to own?
Yes. ANY firearm.
Can felons own firearms in arizon?
A felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the US as per federal law.
What are the firearm restrictions for felons in Michigan?
Felons cannot own or possess firearms in any state unless the felon's rights have been resotred.
Can you carry a firearm with a class 6 felony?
No. Convicted felons may NOT own or possess firearms.
Can a federal felon own a gun?
No, felons in general cannot legally own firearms unless their rights have been restored.
Can a non violnet felon have a firearm?
No. Felons may not own, possess, or have access to firearms - no distinction in the law is made between violent and non-violent felons.
Can someone on Megan's Law own a firearm?
I'm assuming you mean "Can a sex offender own a firearm?" If so, the answer is no. Felons cannot own firearms.
Can a person on probation sis still own firearms?
If the person is a felon, no. In the United States, felons cannot own or possess firearms at any time. If it is not for a felony, it depends on the terms of the probation, but the answer is, probably not.
Can convicted felon with two felons own a black powder firearm?
Am unfamiliar with which of the states MAY allow this, but I can tell you that the FEDERAL LAW (USC Title 18) governing convicted felons and firearms possession specifically names and describes black powder arms as firearms - which are prohibited to convicted felons.
