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Federal Law states that if you were tried & convicted of a felony as a juvenile, you will be able to purchase a firearm as an adult.
Generally speaking, no. If you have a felony on your record, you cannot legally buy a firearm unless you have had your rights restored.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on where you are. In the U.S. any felony removes your right to own a firearm, or to even possess one, unless your rights have been restored.
Added: However, juvenile convictions are often not considered criminal convictions. You should speak to a lawyer in your jurisdiction to find out what you can do.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Federal law (USC, Title 18) prohibits ownership or possession of firearms to convicted felons - this is regardless of the age of the felon, and is one of the exceptions to the 'shielding' of juvenile records.
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∙ 13y agoNo, you cannot.
Additional: Although your juvenile reocrd may become sealed TO THE PUBLIC, when you turn 18, the authorities dohave access to it and will know if you were a convicted felon or not.
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Can you buy a handgun with a felony as a juvenile?
I've never heard of a juvenile record keeping somebody from exercising other civil rights. A juvenile court disposition is not supposed to be a "conviction" in most states. But for a real answer, consult a lawyer in your state.
You have no felony convictions but have been arrested can you own a handgun in SC?
It depends on what the details are. If you have no felonies or misdemeanors on your record, you should be able to buy a handgun. If you were arrested for something but never convicted, or if the charges were dropped, you can buy a handgun legally.--------------Added: The questioner doesn't reveal in the question if they were arrested for a felony offense or not. If they were, they would not be able to legally possess a firearm until the case was adjudicated one way or the other.
Do juvenile felonies disappear after 21 years of age in California?
No, you have to seal your records.
Can a juvenile felon get a register gun?
Federal law says you have to be 18 to buy a long gun and 21 to buy a handgun. Find a lawyer familiar with firearms law to get a correct answer to your registration question.
When you buy a handgun in Missouri do you have to register it?
No, Missouri does not require handgun registration.
How long does felonies stay on a juvenile record?
The felonies will always remain on your record... however when you are 18 years of age your juvenile record will no longer be available to the public -UNLESS- the felony you committed as a juvenile caused you to be tried as an 'adult.' In that case, the felony offense WOULD show on your adult record.
Who can you buy an illegal handgun from?
JUSTICE BROWN
Can you buy a handgun in Ohio if you live in Kentucky?
To legally purchase a handgun out of state, you must have an FFL dealer ship the handgun to an FFL dealer in your state.
Will juvenile felonies show up on an adult background check?
No. A juvenile criminal record is sealed.Added: UNLESS, the felony the juvenile committed was serious enough to have caused them to be bound over to adult court for trial and adjudication. THEN, that record would appear on the individuals adult record.
Can a California resident buy a handgun in Virginia?
Strictly speaking, no. You can only buy handgun within your state of residence. However, you can pay for a handgun in another state, have the gun shipped to a dealer in your state, then go to that dealer to pick it up.
Can you buy a handgun for your home in Massachusetts if you are under 21?
No.
What should your first handgun be?
It depends on your needs. In general, you should buy a handgun that fits your hand properly. Beyond that, buy a gun that meets whatever other requirements you have.
