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Can a felon live in the home with someone who owns a firearm in arkansas?
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A felon may not purchases, possess, or be allowed access to firearms. Living in the same home as a felon is considered to be allowing the access, even if they are kept in a safe.
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Can a felon have a firearm in his home or on his property?
No, he cannot have a firearm.
What of a felon marries someone who possesses a gun?
They may not have access to any firearm. When not in the personal custody of the owner, the firearm must be under lock IF the felon is in the same home at that time. The felon may not have access to the keys to the lock.
Can a felon live in the home with someone that owns a firearm in Michigan?
You will need to consult with a lawyer for a current, correct and legal answer.
You are a convicted felon may your wife own a firearm in the home?
The answer is, it depends. In the United States, generally speaking, a felon cannot legally own or possess a firearm. If the felon has absolutely no access to the firearm, he hasn't techincally broken any law, but if there were some trouble and police came into the home and discovered the firearm, or if the firearm was discovered in some other way, the local DA might try to say the felon had access to the firearm because it was in the home. That has happened here a few times. Additionally, there may be state/local laws specifically prohibiting firearms in a home with a felon.
Can a convicted felon own a shot gun for home protection in Arkansas?
No, a felon can not posses ANY firearm, modern or muzzle loaded ANYWHERE in the United States, this is a federal law. For more information on Arkansas Law visit the Arkansas Legislature's Website and click on the "Search/View Arkansas Code" link on the lower left side of the page, you will be directed to a Lexis Nexis page. For more information regarding federal firearm laws contact your local Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms office ( ATF ).
If someone in your home is a felon is it still legal for you to own a gun?
I hope not. ADDED: It IS LEGAL FOR YOU to be able to own a firearm, HOWEVER you had better keep it somewhere else. It is not lawful for a convicted felon to be in the same house with it. Court decisions have ruled that such a situation places the convicted felon in what is known as "concurrent possession" of the firearm and they can be charged with "Unlawful Possession of a Firearm."
Can a firearm be kept in a gun safe if in the home of a felon?
Yes. Felon may not have access to the combination or keys.
Can a convicted felon's wife or son own weapons that are not in the felon's place of residence?
can a convicted felon's wife own a firearm that is not in his home
You are a convicted felon may your wife own a firearm secured in the home?
Some states may have laws disallowing it, but in general, yes, the wife of a felon can have a firearm as long as the firearm is kept where the felon cannot access it. Seeing I live in Alabama this is the state i need the laws for
Can a home childcare provider own a firearm?
Yes, as long as the person isn't a felon.
Is it a federal crime for a convicted felon to have a firearm at his home after ten years have elapsed from his release?
yes it is
Can a felon own a handgun in Illinois?
No. A convicted felon is neither allowed to own or "POSSESS" firearms. A firearm in a convicted felon's home places them in what is known as "constructive possession" of the firearm and is illegal.
