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How long after being convicted of a felony in Alaska does it take to be able to own a firearm?
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∙ 15y ago
It makes no difference what state you live in, it is a violation of FEDERAL law (USC, Title 18) for a convicted felon to ever own or possess firearms or ammunition.
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Can i have a firearm license in Massachusetts being a convicted felony?
No.
Can you hunt with a firearm in mi after being convicted of domestic violence?
Federal law plays a trump card here. Nobody who has been convicted of, or has a charge pending to, domestic violence - whether it be a misdemeanor or felony charge - may purchase, own, possess, or have access to a firearm.
Is a felon who is convicted of driving after being certified a habitual offender prohibited from owning a firearm?
Yes- ANY felony is a bar to possessing a gun, in any state.
What degree is a stolen firearm?
(in the US) The degree of the crime is determined by the value of the item stolen, and whether or not it crosses the value line into being a felony offense. There is no specific criminal charge for theft of a firearm, unless a felon (or convicted felon) happens to be the one that steals it. Then the penalty is enhanced by the fact that this is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
What is bond for a felony?
It will be difficult to get or keep a bond after being convicted of a felony
Is being in possession of a a stolen firearm a felony?
Yes
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.
Is it illegal for a convicted felon to live in a house with a gun in Texas?
No. Under Federal law a person that have been convicted of a felony can not possess a firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate of foreign commerce. US Code Title 18 Section 922 (g) Being near a firearm is not the same as possessing it.
Can you own a firearm if you had a class c felony being a juvenile?
No.
What is the disqualifications of selling firearms at a retail store?
Being a person that may not possess a firearm. This may include having been convicted of a felony or crime of domestic violence, being an unlawful drug user, being a minor, etc.
How do you get a fire arm waiver for an ex felon?
There are only two instances where a convicted felon can retain firearm rights.The felony conviction was for something which is only a felony at state level, not under federal law. In this case, it is possible to apply for and receive relief of disability.The felony conviction was later overturned, the convicted person was release, and the case against them was dismissed.Those are the only instances where someone is an ex-felon. They can get their firearm rights back.If you were convicted of a felony, and neither of the above conditions are applicable to you, you are forbidden by federal law from ever purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms. There are no waivers granted.
What if you get a governors pardon then can you own a firearm?
If you were convicted of a felony, or one of the misdemeanor charges which disqualifies you from being allowed to purchase, possess, or have access to firearms, then no. A pardon only excuses you from the crime you committed - it doesn't reverse the ruling against you, and you remain a convicted felon.
