So long as you purchase from a licensed DEALER, you may buy rifles or shotguns. Handguns may only be acquired in your home state. Federal law.
In the United States, you can legally purchase a handgun at the age of 18 from a licensed firearms dealer.
In the United States, you can legally purchase a gun at the age of 18 from licensed firearms dealers.
Under federal law, a felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms. Period. End of story. This blankets ALL states and territorial possessions of the United States.
California's neighboring states are Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona.
Under FEDERAL law, applicable to the WHOLE of the United States and all territorial possessions and commonwealths of the United States, a convicted felon MAY NOT purchase, possess, or have access to firearms, period.
Unfortunately, Massachusetts does not recognize any out of state firearms licenses. However, you can apply for a non-resident License to Carry Firearms in Massachusetts. Attorney Jesse C. Cohen massguns.com.
No, felons cannot purchase, possess, or be allowed access to firearms, anywhere in the United States.
No. A felon may not purchase, possess, or be granted access to firearms anywhere in the United States.
A convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the United States. This is federal law, and does not vary between states.
A felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms in ANY part of the United States.
No. Aside from the federal law which states that a felon may not have access to, be in possession of, or purchase firearms, anyone who handles firearms in that shop must be covered under the shop's Federal Firearms Licence - any employees who are included under that licence may not handle firearms in that shop. No convicted felon is going to be approved for that.
Contact the BATFE office in your state. In general, this is governed by state law, not Federal. Resident aliens are not prohibited by Federal law or regulation from owning or purchasing firearms. Several states will also issue licenses or permits to carry concealed handguns to resident aliens, defined as non-citizens who are in the United States legally. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in the state where you live will likely know that state's laws as should any federally licensed firearms dealer - retail gun shop. If you check your state laws and discover that purchasing a firearm is not permitted, seriously consider moving to another state where the right to keep and bear arms is not infringed (or at least less infringed).