Can i ever own a gun after a domestic violence charge?

Answer 1

You don't necessarily have to give up OWNERSHIP of it, you can have someone else hold it or stroe it for you, but you cannot have it in your "possession" (anywhere near, or around, where you will be - house, car, or person). In plain English - you cannot have access to it.

Answer 2

It depends on the the charge, in many cases, your firearms licence will be suspended for up to a year, in other cases, it may be permanently revoked.

If you were not convicted the answer is yes. Being charged does not equal being convicted. You do not lose your rights unless you are actually convicted.

If you were convicted of a crime, the answer is: it depends. First, you can never be a police officer so give up the idea of that career. Second, you can not own a gun until and unless you get your civil rights restored. You may get your civil rights partially restored to include partial gun rights then the type of gun you may own would be restricted.

Federal gun laws concerning who may buy them are enforced by the Treasury department. They should have a web site with their rules. States have the right to regulate their sales and use.

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The answer to ANY legal question is that it will depend on the law where YOU are. We get questions from all US states, and several different nations. In the US, being convicted of a crime of Domestic Violence has the result of making it illegal to possess ANY firearm. This is covered in Title 18, US Code, Section 922, and applies to all US states. In other nations, other laws apply, and you should check with licensing or legal authorities in that place. In the US, there IS a legal process for restoration of the right to own a gun that can be used in SOME cases. You need to consult an attorney as the process varies from state to state.

Answer 3

No. You can't even legally possess one if you've been convicted of domestic violence charges.