Can a convicted felon own a pellet rifle in ct?

Answer 1

"In the presence" is kind of vague. A felon cannot have access to firearms, so if the felon is in the presence of guns that can be accessed by the felon, then no, that is illegal.

Added; No! Such a situation would put the felon in, what is known as, "concurrent possession." Meaning that although he may not actually have the firearm on his person, he is in close enough proximity to it to have access to it, and/or exercise control over it.

Additional info on concurrent possession: Some courts, such as in Pennsylvania in the case of The Commonwealth v. Heidler, have ruled that in order for concurrent possession to apply, the felon must have "both the power to control and the intent to control the firearm." Additionally, in the case of The Commonwealth v. Wilson, taking its grounds from Heidler, has stated that the "mere presence of one person, among a group at a scene of contraband, is not a strong factor indicative of guilt." Therefore, depending on the factors involved, mere presence may not be enough to convict a person of any criminal act.

Answer 2

It is a violation ANYWHERE in the U.S. for a convicted felon to own or "possess" firearms. The legal meaning of the word "possess" covers more than actually having it on your person, it also covers your proximity and access to it (i.e.- "constructive possesson").

Answer 3

Depends on the wording of the laws in the state/commonwealth where the felon resides. In most situations, so long as the person previously convicted of a felony is not in Care/custody/control of a firearm than he/she cannot be arrested for registered felon w/a firearm.

Answer 4

What is meant by the phrase "be around" firearms? Federal law (USC, Title 18) forbids convicted felons from ever owning or possessing firearms or ammunition. The term "possessing" covers MANY things, including living in a home where someone else owns firearms, or riding in a vehicle in which there is a firearm. In other words, if the felon is even in close proximity to someone or someplace where they can get their hands on one, they are in violation.

Answer 5

The question is: Does CT issue hunting licenses to convicted felons? But beyond that - even if they do, he cannot hunt with a firearm.

Answer 6

NO