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Is owning a handgun you suspect to be stolen a misdemeanor or a felony?
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∙ 12y ago
Strictly speaking, it's neither, but I know that's not what you meant. Owning or possessing a gun that is actually stolen CAN be a felony, however, it isn't always a crime. If you find out you have a stolen gun, you can, in most cases, turn it in to the local police without being charged with anything.
Added: The biggest factor is if you KNOW that it IS stolen, or SUSPECT that it MIGHT be stolen. If you do not eliminate the doubt and confirm its legality you could be charged with Receiving Stolen Property.
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Can you purchase a handgun with a misdemeanor?
Yes. Unless the misdemeanor conviction was for domestic violence, in which case you would be barred from owning a firearm under the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Will a Class A misdeaneanor disqualify for concealed handgun?
It depends on two things: what state, and what type of misdemeanor. Each state sets its own rules regarding requirements to get a permit. However, a misdemeanor for domestic violence disqulifies you from owning a firearm by federal law.
Can you buy a handgun in NJ if you have been arrested?
It depends on why you were arrested. More specifically, it depends on whether you were convicted of a crime, and what you were convicted of. Most misdemeanors will not disqualify you from owning a firearm, but any any felony will.
What laws prevent a person from owning a firearm in nc?
The same ones which prevent it under federal law - age restrictions, felony convictions, having been adjudicated mentally defective, dishonorable discharge from the military, domestic violence convictions (whether felony or misdemeanor).
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Yes
Would misdemeanor dv stop you from owning a gun?
Yes- Federal law,
Who wrote the quote Owning a handgun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician?
Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper
In 1974 you were covicted of marijuana poss in the state of NJ back then it was a felony you were later issued a permit to buy a shotgun you now live in Arizona will you be legally able to buy handgun?
Before doing anything else, you need to request a copy of your criminal background check. If the once-upon-a-time felony actually HAS been reduced down to a misdemeanor you're okay. Regardless of what the presnt-day NJ law says about the equivelant charge nowadays, if it wasn't reduced down on the record you're skating on thin ice even owning the shotgun.
Can you buy a shotgun in Maryland with a misdemeanor conviction?
Depends specifically on what the misdemeanor is. Most will not prohibit you from owning or purchasing a firearm. Some will. For example, any domestic violence conviction will do it.
