That is an issure that falls under state law. You will need to ask someone who knows the laws in YOUR state.
Under Federal law, the felon cannot have uncontrolled access to the firearms. When not in someone's hand, they need to be under lock and key- and the felon cannot have access to the key.
You need to consult a lawyer familiar with firearms law.
Not in Virginia, nor in any other state. Under federal law, a felon may not own, possess, or have access to firearms. Being in a residence with firearms - even if they're locked away - is generally considered having access.
No, not in Tennessee nor anywhere else in the US. The federal law states that a convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or be given access to firearms. Living in a house with firearms present is considered them having access, whether it's kept locked up or not.
Violation of Probation is the least of your problems. You were in in what is known as "Concurrent Possession" of the firearms because they were secreted in your house. You stand a good chance of being charged as a Convicted Felon In Possession of Firearms.
No. Not a good idea! US Code, Title 18 stipulates that it is a federal offense for a convicted felon to ever own or "POSSESS" firearms of any type. To live in a residence where there are firearms puts the felon in what is known in the law as "constructive possession" of the firearms (i.e.- the felon would have ready access to them - which is exactly what the law is written to prevent). That is a violation of the law, and the person who owns the guns and who knowingly resides with a convicted felon could also be charged as an accessory to the offense.
Federal law prohibits a felon from purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms. In the instance you describe, it can be a bit of a grey area. However, if law enforcement determines that the felon does have access to firearms (which they can do, even if that firearm is locked away in a safe), then both parties are subject to prosecution.
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It may not be illegal for YOU to own it - but - if it is in the same house as the convicted felon he may be deemed to be "in possession" of it. A convicted felon is prohibited by federal law from owning or POSSESSING firearms (USC, Title 18). If it comes to it, you MIGHT be charged with "aiding and abetting."
In West Virginia, felons are prohibited from possessing firearms. Therefore, it is illegal for a felon to live in a house where there is a gun present. Violating this law can result in serious legal consequences.
The federal law clearly states that a convicted felon may not own, may not possess, and may not be permitted access to firearms. Whether or not you have a gun cabinet, it can be considered permitting them access for you to allow them to stay in your house, and you may be subject to prosecution, as well, should they get a hold of that firearm.
Federal law, 18 USC - 921(g), prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms. Possession is defined as "having access to" firearms. In short: no. It's just as illegal as it ever was.