What states allow ex felons to own guns?

Answer 1

If you are asking from state to state then contact a lawyer. In a direct manner of answering this question straightly. The answer is absolutely a NO. The same thing applies to possessing ammunition. Therefore under federal Law any Convicted felon or 'restricted' person who owns, possess or has under his control any firearm or firearms parts including Ammo. Can be convicted to a terms up to TEN YEARS.

This federal gun Law also applies to any misdemeanor conviction that's sentence carries a term of over 1 Year and 1 day. However under Federal law does NOT apply to Blackpowder Revolvers, Rifles or ammunition. As a word of caution please understand that using a #10 primer on a blackpowder is also deemed a 'firearm part' as its used into shotgun ammunition. Some states also deem Blackpowder to be a firearm or a weapon.

As far as state to state laws that seem really Contradictory. Some allow felons to possess only Rifles and/or shotguns while barring them from handguns. Same goes for felons can't legally own Ammo either. While others allow ownership of all the above except while on Probation. States also restrict felons from being in presence of or 'in control' of firearms. A felon hanging out with a friend who's shooting ducks or a felon who's GF/BF have firearms in their own home locked up. Both are deemed either in the presence of or in control of firearms.

Last but not the least. Since the Federal Law mentions if EVER convicted of a felony. People have been arrested and convicted under the above laws even AFTER a PARDON. Even after passing the background check and all. Certain police officers have filed with the DA (District Attorney) and made convictions under Federal Law. So even "Ex-Felons" are not exempt from the long arm of the Federal Statute.

Answer 2

SOME states DO grant the right to ex-felons who have paid their debt to society to petition for the right to possess a firearm. HOWEVER - even if it is granted it is valid ONLY WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THAT PARTICULAR STATE and nowhere else. You will have to check with your state to determine if this possibility exists for you.

Answer 3

If you are convicted of a 5th degree felony in Ohio as long as it's not drug related or violent you can still legally own a firearm. The federal law puts those under disability from owning a firearm on felonies that carry a sentence of over one year or a drug possession, trafficking, or violent crime (Including Domestic Violence). An Ohio 5th degree felony only carries a maximum sentence of up to a year. So If you go to prison in Ohio for writing bad checks and were only charged with a 5th degree felony, you can still own a firearm!

Just ask yourself these three questions:

1) Does the felony carry a possible sentence of over 1 year?

2) Is it a violent felony or a Domestic violence?

3) Is it drug trafficking or possession?

Answer 4

WARNING - whatever your research finds out - if you were a FEDERALLY convicted felon it won't matter what your state allows you to do. Under the provisions of US Code, Title 18, FEDERALLY convicted felons may NEVER own or possess a fiream (including black powder arms).

Answer 5

The basic answer is, none. A felon is prohibited by federal law from owning, possessing, or purchasing a gun. It is possible in some states and under some circumstances for a person to have his or her gun rights PARTIALLY restored, but it isn't as common as people think.

Answer 6

It is a violation of FEDERAL law (USC, Title 18) for a convicted felon to ever own or possess firearms or ammunition of ANY type.

Answer 7

None.

Answer 8

None.