What happens when a felon is caught with rifle?

Answer 1

If a felon is discovered to be in possession of a fire arm, he is charged with felony possession of a weapon (fire arm) and federal law carries a maximum I believe of 10 years in federal prison for each such charge and a fine.

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Answer 2

It is a violation of parole to have a firearm and the parolee could be returned to prison. The federal government could charge the offender with the new crime of Felon in Possession of a Firearm as could the State concurrently, resulting in dual charges, dual conviction, and dual sentencing that could result in 15 to 20 years further incarceration depending on the state in which the violation took place.

Answer 3

The felon would likely be charged with a Federal Felony charge for violating the Federal codes against felons being in possession of a gun.

I believe there are certain types of guns that a convicted felon could be in possession of without breaking any rules though, but I think they are very limited.

You would have to look into the Code of Federal Regulations to be certain. The State may also have rules against felons and gun possession. I recommend looking into the particular State's Codes as well.

Air rifle or 'b-b' guns and/or paintball guns for example are probably legal for felons to possess. I think there are some antique guns that are also legal.

Additional Information:

(a) The federal penalty for felon in possession of a firearm is up to 15 years in federal prison.

(b) A few states (e.g.: Texas) do grant certain felons the right to petition to possess a firearm, but it is granted under VERY limited circumstances. Still other states allow a limited amount of firearm hunting by felons. However, THE RIGHTS GRANTED BY THESE STATES APPLY ONLY WITHIN THAT PARTICULAR STATE.

(c) The federal code (18 USC, Para: 921) describes "antique firearms as those actually manufactured before 1898. CAUTION: Under the same US Code 'black powder' is classified as an "explosive" whose possession is ALSO prohibited to felons.

Answer 4

Depens on the exact circumstances. Jail time and or fine.

Answer 5

He will go straight back to prison

Answer 6

You would be arrested.

Answer 7

Arrested