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Federal law prohibits a felon from purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms. In the instance you describe, it can be a bit of a grey area. However, if law enforcement determines that the felon does have access to firearms (which they can do, even if that firearm is locked away in a safe), then both parties are subject to prosecution.
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Can a felon live in a house in Alabama where someone else has a firearm?
No, being in such a situation places the felon in what is known in the law as "Concurrent Possession" of a firearm.
Can a convicted felon live in the house if the owner has a registered firearm in the state of Maryland.?
Yes, but may not have access to the firearm (stored under lock and key that the felon has no access to)
Can a felon live in a residence that has a firearm?
Yes, but firearm must be under lock and key and NOT accessable to the felon
Can you have a concealed handgun license and carry a gun if married to felon in PA?
In Pennsylvania, you do not need a licence to own a firearm, but somebody convicted of a crime would not be able to own a firearm or live in a house with one in it.
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
Is it against the law for a convicted felon to live in a house that has a rifle in it?
Yes, if the convicted felon has access to the rifle, it is illegal. Not exactly. The convicted felon cannot posses a firearm, but that does not mean everyone in the household is also punished and banned from possessing a firearm.
Can I be charged as a felon in possession of a firearm if it is purchased and owned by my wife in our home?
No. A felon cannot live in the same house as a firearm. One of them has to go, or both of you may be prosecuted. Actually, that is not exactly correct. A felon cannot have access to a firearm (or more specifically, cannot have constructive possession). Constructive possession is loosely defined, based on several state and federal court cases, as having access and intent to possess an item, in this case, a firearm. So, if a felon lives with a non felon, the non felon can own and possess a firearm as long as the felon does not have access to it. This basically means that the non felon would have to keep the gun locked up at any times he or she does not have personal control over the gun.
Is it illegal in the state of South Carolina for a convicted felon to live in a house were someone else owns a gun?
Yes it is unlawful for you to be anywhere around firearms regardless of WHO owns them. To be in the same place as a firearm places you in what the law calls "concurrent possession" of the firearm. You could be convicted of the possession and sentenced to prison ESPECIALLY if you are a federally convicted felon.
If you have a felony can you live with someone who owns a firearm?
no felon is allowed to posses a firearm......BUT you personally have knowledge of them being a felon.......if they were to get ahold of the weapon and harm you with it one they will go to prison for violating their felon "duties" and two you can also go to jail for knowing they were a felon == == == == == == == == == == Any felon is not allowed to own or posess a firearm. "Reasonable" is the key word with most law issues. If you keep your firearm away from the felon reasonably... (you have knowledge of his felon status, which makes you culpable if you negligently or recklessly mishandle or missecure your firearm in the house) Basically, you will need to take extra security steps in order to have a good chance to pass safely pass in a court of law.
Can a convicted felon in Tennessee live in a house with a firearm?
No, not in Tennessee nor anywhere else in the US. The federal law states that a convicted felon may not purchase, possess, or be given access to firearms. Living in a house with firearms present is considered them having access, whether it's kept locked up or not.
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.
Can a felon live in a home in Wyoming where there are firearms?
A bow is not classified as a firearm in Wyoming, so yes you are able to. Crossbows are a different story as they are classified as a firearm in some states. You would have to check your state laws for that classification, but as long as you do not use a firearm and follow bagging limits and all regulations, yes.
