It's very broad, the way you asked it. It can be having a firearm in some location where firearms are not allowed (inside a jail, for instance) or it can be having a firearm that is illegal to own, or it can be having possession of a firearm when you aren't authorized to (carrying without a permit, for instance).
Yes, it is illegal for an unlawful drug user to be in possession of a firearm under federal law.
Not enough information to answer. What is making the possession of it "illegal?" Was it used in an unlawful manner? Is it a stolen weapon? Are you an adjudged felon?
Burglary , illegal possession of a firearm and larceny .
check with your local police department for the answer.......................
It is having a firearm under your control when there is a law that says you cannot. It may be that you have it physically in reach, or that you control access to it (have the keys to a safe)
Each firearm can be a different charge. 10 firearms means 10 different counts.
You will have to contact your military recruiter for the final answer. I suspect that if there is no record of a conviction, you will make it.
Yes, it is illegal to possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and you can be charged with a crime for doing so.
In oder to be in possession it has to be on you or in your sorroundings.
In the UK, the maximum sentence for possession of a firearm without a certificate is typically five years in prison. However, if the firearm is used in the commission of a crime or if the individual has previous convictions, the sentence can be significantly increased. The law is strict regarding illegal firearms possession, reflecting the serious nature of the offense. Other factors, such as the specific circumstances of the case, can also influence the final sentence.
In general, no. However, if you found to be "a habitual user" of any controlled substance, that CAN be a disqualifier.
Techincally, no. Tennessee code annotated specifies "handgun" not "firearm" in the code pertaining to illegal possession. A black powder gun is not classified as a firearm, but it is classified as a handgun.