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Can you buy a firearm if convicted of domestic violence in the state in which you live?
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Can a minor convicted of domestic violence purchase a firearm after they become an adult?
It can depend upon what state (or country) you reside in. You will have to research your own state's firearm laws.
Can you legally purchase a gun if you have a domestic violence charge that was dropped to a misdemeanor in the state of California?
Depends on the misdemeanor. If it involves domestic violence, then you cannot possess a firearm anywhere in the US.
Who can not possess a firearm?
Laws vary state to state but usually these people cannot own a firearm: Felons Minors Those deemed Mentally Ill Those who use Drugs Those convicted of Domestic Violence
Can a convicted felon regain his rights in the state of Washington to own and carry a firearm?
If it was a federal felony, or was related to drug or domestic violence charges, then no. If it's only a felony under state law, it MIGHT be possible.
What laws prevent you from owning a firearm in California?
Both Federal and State laws prohibit you from possessinga firearm if you are a convicted felon, have been convicted of domestic violence, are a fugitive, under indictment for a felony, have been adjudged mentally incompetent, dishonorably discharged from the military, drug addict, or are an illegal alien.
Can a felony own a firearm if it was not a weapons charge?
No. A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, nor have access to a firearm. Some misdemeanor convictions will also invalidate a person from being allowed to own or possess a firearm, such as domestic violence convictions. These are in place under federal law, and do not vary by state.
Can you buy a hand gun in Florida with a simple assault on your record?
Depends on what you were convicted of. If the assault was a felony, no. If the assault was of a family member, that is considered "domestic violence". FEDERAL law- not state- bars such a person from possessing any firearm in any state.
Can you own black powder firearms in Indiana if your convicted of domestic violence in another state?
check with you state Attorney General
How long are the ca gun restrictions for misdememeanor domestic violence?
Regarding Domestic Violence convictions - Federal Law supersedes any state law and persons convicted of Domestic Violence offenses are prohibited from ever wonding or possessing firearms.
Can you be around a firearm in the state of Kentucky if you have a misdemeanor domestic violence charge?
No, not in Kentucky nor anywhere else in the US.
Can a person in South Dakota buy a gun if convicted of domestic violence?
Not in SD, nor in any state. Federal law. 18 US code, section 922. Sorry. You really need to talk with an attorney on this one.Added: Also - the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968, effective 30 September 1996, makes it a felony for those convicted of crimes of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
What are the gun laws in the state of Arkansas and domestic charges. if you do have one can you own a firearm. what is the wait time if there is one. or what options does one have to get this off?
If you have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence, or are under a restraining order that relates to a family member, FEDERAL law (not just Arkansas) prohibits you from possessing a firearm. Forever. Options? You need an attorney that practices in Arkansas and not WikiAnswers.
