The ruling statute is 18 USC, Title 18; 922 (referenced below), and all states have wording that virtually replicates the federal model.
This law has been in effect for MANY decades and you will see by referring to the below website that the cited reference is updated and current as of this month (May 2011).
see below link for the full text of Federal Law:
No, federal laws make it illegal for a felon to own a firearm. The state doesn't matter
I'm assuming you mean "Can a sex offender own a firearm?" If so, the answer is no. Felons cannot own firearms.
Yes. ANY firearm.
Felons cannot own or possess firearms in any state unless the felon's rights have been resotred.
A felon cannot own or possess a firearm anywhere in the U.S. unless the felons rights have been restored.
No. Convicted felons may NOT own or possess firearms.
No. Felons may not own, possess, or have access to firearms - no distinction in the law is made between violent and non-violent felons.
It is a federal crime for convicted felons to ever own or possess a firearm, under ANY circumstance. (US Code, Title 18)
It is illegal to possess any firearm if you are a convicted felon.
Felons are prohibited by Federal law from owning any firearm.
It is not illegal. There is no permit required to own a firearm.
Felons may not possess or have access to firearms. Title 18, US Code, Section 922.