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It's very broad, the way you asked it. It can be having a firearm in some location where firearms are not allowed (inside a jail, for instance) or it can be having a firearm that is illegal to own, or it can be having possession of a firearm when you aren't authorized to (carrying without a permit, for instance).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn general, it means that someone that the law says cannot have a firearm, HAS a firearm. The common things that the law covers are people convicted of a felony (a serious crime, like murder, robbery, grand theft) drug addicts, people that a court has said are not mentally competent, illegal aliens, etc.
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Is illegal possession of a firearm a felony in la?
Not enough information to answer. What is making the possession of it "illegal?" Was it used in an unlawful manner? Is it a stolen weapon? Are you an adjudged felon?
What crimes was Malcolm X convicted of?
Burglary , illegal possession of a firearm and larceny .
What is the penalty for possession of an illegal firearm in Washington dc?
check with your local police department for the answer.......................
What is illegal possession of a firearm?
It is having a firearm under your control when there is a law that says you cannot. It may be that you have it physically in reach, or that you control access to it (have the keys to a safe)
When charged with illegal possession of firearms in Texas are charged for individual firearm?
Each firearm can be a different charge. 10 firearms means 10 different counts.
Can you join the army with a possession of marujana and illegal possession of a firearm charge but was never convicted?
You will have to contact your military recruiter for the final answer. I suspect that if there is no record of a conviction, you will make it.
What does possession of a firearm mean What do you have to do to have possession?
In oder to be in possession it has to be on you or in your sorroundings.
Can you be aressted if a firearm is stolen?
If you're found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, expect to be taken into custody. If their investigation determines that you were knowingly in possession of a stolen firearm, then you'll be charged.
Is it illegal to possess a firearm after being convicted of misdemenor possession of marijuana?
In general, no. However, if you found to be "a habitual user" of any controlled substance, that CAN be a disqualifier.
Do you need a background check in tn for blackpowder guns?
Techincally, no. Tennessee code annotated specifies "handgun" not "firearm" in the code pertaining to illegal possession. A black powder gun is not classified as a firearm, but it is classified as a handgun.
Where can you buy illegal firearms?
at an illegal firearms store? No one here is going to tell you how to acquire an illegal firearm. It is illegal to purchase a stolen firearm or for a felon to purchase a firearm.
What happens if you are convicted of an illegal possession of a firearm?
It depends on the circumstances and the question doesn't give any clues. If you are a convicted felon you are probably looking at hard time.
