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It is always a federal offence for a convicted felon to posses a firearm, and in most states it is always illegal
Added: While SOME states DO have provisions for re-instating LIMITED firearm possession rights WITHIN THEIR STATE borders ONLY. You must research your states statutes CAREFULLY to determine if you reside in such a state.
The ruling federal statute is 18 USC, Sections 921 & 922.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoTo answer the question fully it would have to be known what state he is charged in and whether the felon was state convicted or federally convicted. IF it was a federal conviction the federal statute is VERY serious - - FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS - if you were convicted in FEDERAL COURT of a FEDERAL FELONY - it is a felony crime for a federally convicted felon to EVER own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has effectively eliminated the review of federally convicted felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges, by denying funding for the purpose.
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∙ 14y agoSeveral states have laws that prohibit a convicted felon from possessing a firearms, and those will vary from state to state. FEDERAL law provides for a fine, and imprisonment up to 5 years (no probation, and time cannot run concurrently with any other sentences) IF the firearm is a short barreled shotgun, machine gun, etc, the penalty is 10 years in prison. Link to US Code: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/usc_sec_18_00000924----000-.html
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∙ 13y agoYou need a lawyer familiar with the laws of the "location" where the charge is bding made.
Added: If you are referring to the Federal offense, it is contained in Title 18, para: 921-g of the US Code. The formal charge is: Convicted Felon In Possession of a Firearm.
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∙ 13y agoA person with any type of felony or misdemeanor domestic violence charge cannot posses or have any type of firearm
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What is the federal law regarding muzzle loaders and felons?
U.S. Code Title 18, specifically classifies black powder arms as "firearms" under the definition of the Criminal Code, and prohibits their possession to convicted felons.
Does wv have a law concerning felons owning muzzle loading firearms?
Yes
Is it legal for felons to carry black powder firearms in South Dakota?
You need to ask a lawyer who is familiar with firearms law.
What are Missouri laws on felons and guns?
Regardless of what the MO law states, the federal law prohibits felons from owning firearms, and this supersedes any state law which states anything to the contrary.
Can felons own firearms in arizon?
A felon may not purchase, possess, or have access to firearms ANYWHERE in the US as per federal law.
How can you get your Illinois firearms card back after a felony?
You can't. Federal law prohibits felons from purchasing, possessing, or being granted access to firearms.
Can a non violnet felon have a firearm?
No. Felons may not own, possess, or have access to firearms - no distinction in the law is made between violent and non-violent felons.
What states do not recognize black powder guns are not firearms?
It is FEDERAL Law that classifies black powder weapons as firearms. . . and therefore, prohibited to convicted felons.
Can you be a felon and have a gun in your home as protection if you now reside in the state of Missouri?
Section 571.070 of the Missouri Revised States provides that convicted felons may not possess firearms. Federal law also prohibits felons from possessing firearms.
Can convicted felon with two felons own a black powder firearm?
Am unfamiliar with which of the states MAY allow this, but I can tell you that the FEDERAL LAW (USC Title 18) governing convicted felons and firearms possession specifically names and describes black powder arms as firearms - which are prohibited to convicted felons.
In what states can convicted felons have firearms?
None. Felons cannot legally own firearms unless their rights have been restored.
What is Federal firearms law with inmates in Wisconsin?
It depends on what you mean. Felons are not allowed to own or possess firearms in any state, but I don't know if that's what you're asking.
