You need to consult with a lawyer familiar with firearms law.
I believe that you can do so - however - if you are on probation why don't you just call your PO and ask them?
Yes, certainly.
Yes they can. And then they can (and likely will) surrender it to the state to pay your incarceration costs.
In south carolina "state law " a convicted felon may own a fire arm made before 1898 it's considered an antique, but " federal law " states that a convicted felon may not possess explosives... which means you're allowed to own the antique weapon but not the powder or ammunition to go in it.
Be old enough (18 for rifle or shotgun, 21 for handgun) have ID that shows you are a resident of SC, and not be a "prohibited person". That includes being a convicted felon, convicted of domestic violence, an illegal alien, drug addict, having been adjudged mentally incompetent, etc. Visit your local gun shop- they can help walk you through the process.
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You must be of legal age (18 for rifle or shotgun, 21 for handgun). You must not be a person forbidden by law to possess a gun (a convicted felon, convicted of domestic violence, mentally incompetent, unlawful drug users, illegal alien, fugitive from the police, etc). To buy a handgun, you must be a resident of SC. Visit local gun shop, they can explain purchase procedures. Will vary slightly depending on WHICH gun.
Federal prison time
yes
The short answer is, a felon cannot own a gun in where in the U.S. 5 years? No. The felony does not go away. Sometimes it is expunged, but expunged doesn't normally mean "no longer exists." It simply means it's not available to the public, but it is usually still available to law enforcement.
It is a federal offense for a convicted felon to own or POSSESS firearms anywhere, under ANY circumstances. (USC, Title 18) Being "around" or hunting "with" persons carrying firearms puts him in "constructive" possession of a firearm. Ask yourself, 'Would a "reasonable" person believe that someone went out in the field hunting with others even though he had no weapon?' I doubt it. I wouldn't risk it.
It denotes a fancier version.