Under FEDERAL law, yes- but check your state laws. A muzzleloading rifle that uses flint or percussion caps is not a firearm under Federal law, it is an antique- no matter when made. This does NOT apply to #209 primed rifles.
No
Any felony conviction or domestic violence conviction disqualifies that person from ever touching a firearm.
Because under FEDERAL law, a conviction of a crime of "domestic violence" makes it illegal for that person to possess ANY firearm. 18 US Code, Section 922.
Depends on what the conviction was for. If it was for a felony, or for a crime of domestic violence, then NO. That person is barred from possessing firearms by Federal law.
No. From what you describe, it would be a domestic violence incident. FEDERAL law prohibits anyone with a domestic violence conviction - whether a misdemeanor or felony - from purchasing, possessing, or being allowed access to firearms.
No. See this news article written less than a week ago: http://hamptonroads.com/2009/03/domestic-violence-guns-shouldnt-mix
Michigan's Domestic Violence Statute Michigan laws define domestic violence as an assault or an assault and battery by a: * spouse * former spouse * person residing or having resided in the same household as the victim * person having a child in common with the victim Domestic Assault [MCL 750.81] Victim need not be injured!Criminal Penalties1st Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 93 days in jail and/or $500 fine2nd Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 1 Year in jail and/or $1,000 fine3rd Conviction (felony): Up to 2 Years in Prison and/or $2,500 fine Aggravated Domestic Assault [MCL 750.81a] Victim must receive serious or aggravated injuries (medical attention)Criminal Penalties1st Conviction (misdemeanor): Up to 1 Year in Jail and/or $1,000 fine2nd Conviction (felony): Up to 2 Years in Prison and/or $2,5000 fine
You cannot get a gun permit, and under Federal law it is illegal for you to possess any firearm- in any state. This is in Title 18, Section 922, US Code. That Domestic Violence conviction makes you a "prohibited person".
If a person has poorly developed coping skills they may lash out at others when they are frustrated - even to the point of domestic violence. The responsibility and guilt for the violence rests exclusively with the person committing the violence even if the person they are assaulting has done something that frustrates them.
no
If a person's culture teaches that men should dominate women, you will see more domestic violence in that culture.
Depends on the misdemeanor. If it was a crime of domestic violence, no.