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The basic answer is no. A felony of any kind precludes you from legally owning a gun, therefore, no state will issue a gun permit to a felon.
This statement is untrue.
Oh. I wasn't aware of that. Federal law 18 U.S.C. § 922 states the following: "...prohibits the shipment, transportation, receipt, or possession in or affecting interstate commerce of a firearm by one who: has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; has been convicted of a felony, or any other crime, punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year."
The law does not differentiate between a DUI felony and any other felony. A DUI will not automatically preclude you from owning a gun or obtaining a permit in most states, however, A felony DUI will, because it is a felony. The only exception to that is a felon who has had his or her rights restored. That is not particularly easy to do, and judges normally only restore some rights, not necessarily all.
I have a Felony DWI that is 19 years old, I have had ALL of my rights restored without ANY firearm restrictions, also I was placed into the FBI'S VAF. I also hold a NYS CCW permit as well. Have a great night! :)
I didn't say it never happened. I implied that it wasn't that common. I know a whole bunch of people that were denied when trying to restore their rights.
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Can someone with a DUI own a gun?
as long as its not a felony.
Can a handgun permit be obtained in TN after receiving a DUI 3 years ago?
If it's your only DUI and it wasn't a felony DUI, yes.
Can you get a concealed handgun permit in Texas with a DUI?
yes as long as it wasnt a felony
Can you get a gun permit with 1 DUI on your record in TN?
Not if the DUI was within past 5 yrs, or 2 DUIs in past 10 years. See link below.
Is your concealed weapons permit valid if you were convicted of a DUI in Texas?
It depends, but the basic answer is, the permit is valid unless it has been revoked by the state that issued it. In some states such as Tennessee, you can still keep a permit if you have a DUI, as long as it wasn't a felony DUI.
DUI on record concealed weapon permit?
If you mean "Can you obtain a concealed weapons permit if you have a DUI on your record," it depends on state laws. Each state sets its own requirements for issuing permits. In Tennessee, as long as the DUI is not a felony and as long as it's been more than a year (I think) and no more than 2 in the last 5 years, you can still get a gun permit.
Can a DUI prevent you from buying a firearm?
Yes, if the conviction was for felony DUI. In a few states, you must have a state permit to purchase, and some states may withold that permit for a recent DUI. However, we do not know what state you are in.
If convicted of a felony DUI in Indiana prevent you from gun ownership in Tennessee?
The short answer is, yes, if it was a felony, you can't own a gun in any state in the U.S.
Can you carry a gun in missispi with no permit and with no felony conviction?
No, not in public. You can carry a gun in your vehicle in Mississippi, but not in public without a permit.
What would not allow me to get a gun permit in nyc?
felony's, age
Is DUI a felony?
Is DUI a felony in the state of New Mexico
Can you buy a gun with a DUI conviction in Ohio?
It depends on whether you were charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.
