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If you are asking from state to state then contact a lawyer. In a direct manner of answering this question straightly. The answer is absolutely a NO. The same thing applies to possessing ammunition. Therefore under federal Law any Convicted felon or 'restricted' person who owns, possess or has under his control any firearm or firearms parts including Ammo. Can be convicted to a terms up to TEN YEARS.

This federal gun Law also applies to any misdemeanor conviction that's sentence carries a term of over 1 Year and 1 day. However under Federal law does NOT apply to Blackpowder Revolvers, Rifles or ammunition. As a word of caution please understand that using a #10 primer on a blackpowder is also deemed a 'firearm part' as its used into shotgun ammunition. Some states also deem Blackpowder to be a firearm or a weapon.

As far as state to state laws that seem really Contradictory. Some allow felons to possess only Rifles and/or shotguns while barring them from handguns. Same goes for felons can't legally own Ammo either. While others allow ownership of all the above except while on Probation. States also restrict felons from being in presence of or 'in control' of firearms. A felon hanging out with a friend who's shooting ducks or a felon who's GF/BF have firearms in their own home locked up. Both are deemed either in the presence of or in control of firearms.

Last but not the least. Since the Federal Law mentions if EVER convicted of a felony. People have been arrested and convicted under the above laws even AFTER a PARDON. Even after passing the background check and all. Certain police officers have filed with the DA (District Attorney) and made convictions under Federal Law. So even "Ex-Felons" are not exempt from the long arm of the Federal Statute.

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