Can you own a gun if you are convicted of domestic violence?

Answer 1

It depends on if it was a felony or misdemeanor charge and what your state laws are with misdemanor charge. If it was a felony you can not own a gun. But some states make exceptions with misdemeanor charges.

THE ANSWER ABOVE IS NOT TRUE. ANYONE CONVICTED OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIME REGARDLESS IF IT WAS A MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY IS PROHIBITED FROM PURCHASING, OWNING, OR HAVING ACCESS TO(THAT MEANS YOU CAN'T EVEN HAVE THEM IN THE HOUSE OR YOU GO TO JAIL!) GUNS OR AMMO. YES EVEN AMMO. IF THEY FIND JUST ONE .22 UNDER THE SOFA CUSHION FROM 10 YEARS AGO YOU WILL DO TIME. IT'S CALLED THE LAUTENBERG AMMENDMENT TO THE BRADY BILL. MANY POLICE AND MILITARY LOST THEIR JOBS BECAUSE OF THIS LAW BECAUSE IT WAS RETROACTIVE(WHICH IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL-EX POST FACTO). PLEASE GO HERE FOR CORRECT INFO -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_Violence_Offender_Gun_Ban

Answer 2

You will need the services of a lawyer for a current, correct and legal answer.

Under a federal statute known as the Lautenberg Act, it is a crime for any person who has ever been convicted of a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to possess a firearm. See 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). The Lautenberg Law was enacted by Congress in 1996. Violation of this statute is a federal offense that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. See 18 U.S.C. Section 924(a)(2). Under these federal criminal provisions, any conviction for domestic violence, domestic battery, domestic assault, or any similar charge makes it illegal to possess, own, buy, or sell a firearm.

Answer 3

yes

A felon cannot own or even posses a firearm in the U.S. unless his or her rights have been restored.

Answer 4

You need to consult with a lawyer familiar with firearms law in WI.

Answer 5

Regaradless of what state you live in, it is a FEDERAL offense (USC, Title 18) for a convicted felon to ever own or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives.

Answer 6

You cannot possess a gun, either modern or muzzleloading, if you have a felony of any kind, or (under the Lautenberg Amendment) a misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence.

Answer 7

The issue is not State law, but Federal law that makes a person convicted of a crime of Domestic Violence a "prohibited person" so, no- you may not buy or possess a firearm.

Answer 8

In the US, you may not possess a firearm if convicted of domestic violence.

Answer 9

Convicted of what, exactly? If it's a felony or has to do with domestic violence, then no.