If they were the recipients of domestic abuse, that does not change their legal right to bear arms. If they were convicted of domestic violencee, then no - that's federal law.
If you were convicted, no.
Domestic abuse and fire arms don't mix very well. If you feel the need to have a gun in the house due to the abuse, you might need to ask yourself if it's worth it to be in the relationship. The gun will kill you or the abuser or worse yet any other person in the house. I would think things through before introducing a gun in the mix.
The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment is a provision to the Gun Control Act of 1968 that prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms. Named after Senator Frank Lautenberg, the amendment was enacted to enhance protections for victims of domestic abuse by closing loopholes that allowed offenders to retain gun ownership. It also applies to individuals subject to certain domestic violence protective orders. The amendment was significant in addressing the intersection of gun rights and domestic violence issues in the United States.
no
It depends on what the misdemeanor is for. Most misdemeanors do no disqualify you from purchasing a handgun.Added: If it was a Domestic Violence misdemeanor, you can never possess a firearmagain. (Research: Lautenberg Amendment)
Yes
No
You may not possess a gun. That includes shooting one.
You may not buy a gun in the US if you are an unlawful drug user, or have been convicted of domestic violence.Crimes of domestic violence, being an unlawful drug user.
Yes. Actually, it depends on what the charge is. If it is a misdemeanor for domestic violence, you legally possess a gun.
Annie Get Your Gun grossed $8,000,000 in the domestic market.
The Way of the Gun grossed $6,047,856 in the domestic market.