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No, you cannot purchase a firearm if you have a felony conviction.

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Q: If convicted of a felony in 1980 at 17 years of age is it possible to purchase firearms?
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Under the state action doctrine analysis a convicted felon who is not allowed to purchase or possess firearms is lined up to purchase may he be detain by off duty police?

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