How long before an ex-felon can own a gun?

Answer 1

In most states. NO! But check with local law enforcement to verify your right to own a gun

Firearm ownership for a convicted felon is prohibited by Federal law which supersedes State laws, so the answer is NO.

Answer 2

It depends on several things. The term "ex-felon" is widely misused. If you mean a person who has previously been in jail for a felony, the person is still a felon even though he or she is out of jail, and a felon cannot own a gun in the U.S. In some circumstances, a felon can have his record expunged and petition to get his rights restored.

Answer 3

It is a FEDERAL felony offense for a convicted felon to own or possess a firearm or ammunition. The United States Code, in some cases, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum fifteen (15) years in prison. Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). An individual can become an ex-felon in one of two ways: Having the conviction removed or vacated by a court, or by way of a pardon from either the governor or the president. In either of those circumstances, gun ownership rights are often restored. If there are other procedures in the state in which the person was convicted to restore that person's civil rights, gun ownership becomes available. For further information see the related link below.

Answer 4

if she has a licence

Most states do not require a license to own a gun. The spouse of a felon ("ex-felon" is a vastly misused term) can legally own a gun as the felon never has access to or control over it.

Answer 5

That depends on whether you really are an "ex"-felon, or a felon who doesn't seem to be aware of the difference.

Let's say you get convicted of a felony crime. Somewhere down the road, new evidence surfaces which exonerates you of the crime, and you get acquitted. When your felony conviction is overturned, then you become an ex-felon, and only if it's overturned - a pardon does not overturn your conviction. Those people will have their firearms rights restored.

Now let's say you're convicted for a felony. You serve your sentence, and your conviction is overturned. While you're in prison, you're a felon. When you get out of prison, guess what? You're still a felon, and under FEDERAL law - which applies to the whole of the United States - a felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms.

Answer 6

You will need a lawyer, money, and patience for a correct/legal/current answer.

Answer 7

No. Felons cannot own any firearms.