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Convictions- or a charge pending trial- is a disqualifier. Charged, but charge dropped or found not guilty- NOT a disqualifier.

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Q: Can you own a gun in virginia if charged but not convicted of a felony?
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Can you register for a gun after a felony charge?

A convicted felon is generally prohibited from possessing a firearm of any type. If you have been convicted of a felony you maybe arrested for simply having a gun in the house. If you are awaiting trial, you may be forbidden from having a weapon by your release documents. If you were charged and not convicted then there is probably no restriction on owning or registering a gun.


Can you buy a gun if you were charged but not prosecuted with a felony?

If the case has closed without a finding of guilty, you have not been convicted of a disqualifying offense. You would be able to buy a gun.


Can you purchase a gun a gun in Florida if charged but not convicted of a felony?

If were exonerated from the crime you may purchase a gun. But if there are pending charges, you will probably be denied or delayed if you are purchasing through a licensed dealer.


Can you buy a gun with a felony reduced to a mistimenor?

If CONVICTED of a felony, no. However, if convicted of a misdemeanor, yes- unless it was for a crime of domestic violence.


Can you buy a gun if you were charged with a felony but got it reduced to a misdemeanor?

It depends on the charge. There are some misdemeanor offenses that disqualify a person for gun ownership. You should check with a local attorney familiar with it.


If a person robs a bank with a toy gun in Virginia can they be charged with a felony of the first degree?

Yes because they don't like imatations. PIE!!!


Can you buy a gun if you were charged with a felony 20 years ago?

Depends on if you were convicted or not. If you were, then the answer is no. Felonies aren't like traffic tickets - they don't go away over time.


If you have been arrested for a felony can you buy a gun?

If you have a pending felony case, no. If you've been convicted of a felony, no. If you've been acquitted of a felony, then you can.


Can states reissue gun rights if you are convicted of felony in federal court?

No.


Can you buy a gun if you were charged with a felony 10 years ago?

A felony does not go away unless the conviction is expunged from your record by govt. officials. Because of this, it doesn't matter how long ago you were convicted of a felony, owning, purchasing, or being in possession of a firearm is illegal.


Can you maintain a gun permit if you have been convicted of a felony for sales of methamphetamine?

Laws vary from state to state, but in most jurisdictions you cannot legally own a gun if you have been convicted of a felony, unless your gun rights have been legally restored.


You were convicted of a nonperson felony in 2001 can you own a gun?

In the U.S. you cannot legally own a gun if you have a felony on your record, unless your rights have been restored.