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Will domestic battery misdemeanor prevent you from owning a gun?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_Violence_Offender_Gun_Ban
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Can you own a gun in Wisconsin if you have a class A misdemeanor on your record?
yes just as long its not a felony Actually, it depends on what type of misdemeanor. If it is a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence, you cannot own a gun (or more specifically, you are a prohibited person).
Can you own a handgun if you have a second degree assault?
If it's a felony, no. If it is a misdemeanor, yes. The only misdemeanor that disqualifies you from owning a handgun is domestic violence.
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.
Will a simple marijuana citation keep you from owning a handgun in Tennessee?
As long as it is a misdemeanor citation, no. The only misdemeanor that keeps you from legally purchasing a handgun is one involving domestic abuse.
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).
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.
Can a person that is disabled and also has a record of a class a misdemeanor get a gun permit?
It depends on where you are. In the U.S. each state sets its own rules. I can tell you, by federal law, the only misdemeanor that disqualifies you from owning a gun is a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence.
Is a felon whose charge was reduced to a misdemeanor prohibited from owning any firearm?
If the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, the person is not a felon. SOME misdemeanor convictions will bar legal ownership of firearms in the US- Domestic violence, and possession of controlled drugs.
Misdomenor gun ownership?
Misdemeanor gun ownership refers to the unlawful possession or ownership of firearms by individuals who have been convicted of certain misdemeanors. In many jurisdictions, individuals with misdemeanor convictions related to domestic violence, drug offenses, or other specified crimes are prohibited from owning firearms. These restrictions aim to prevent individuals with a history of violence or criminal behavior from accessing firearms.
Can a disorderly conduct charge prevent you from owning a firearm?
You need a lawyer familiar with firearms law for your location to get a legal and correct answer.
Can you buy a gun in KY with a misdemeanor?
This is a matter of federal law, not state law. Most misdemeanors won't disqualify you from owning a firearm, but some will. For example, any domestic violence conviction, even if only a misdemeanor, will disqualify you. We'd need to know specifically what the misdemeanor was in order to give an absolute answer.
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.
