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No. A convicted felon is neither allowed to own or "POSSESS" firearms. A firearm in a convicted felon's home places them in what is known as "constructive possession" of the firearm and is illegal.

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Can a felon carry a handgun in North Carolina?

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Can a convicted felon in va own a handgun?

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Can an ex-felon who was a first time offender and have paid his debt to society own a handgun anywhere in the US?

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Can a convicted felon own a firearm for hunting in Illinois?

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Can a convicted felon obtain a dealer license in Texas?

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Can a felon hold a handgun permit?

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Do you have to register your handgun in Illinois?

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Possession of a handgun used by a serious felon?

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