What are the laws regarding convicted felons buying/possessing guns?

Question

Is the right revoked for only convictions of certain crimes, or all felonies? Is it revoked for life, or only a specified amount of time? I am mainly interested in these laws in Kansas, but would appreciate any info

Answer 1

In the United States, a convicted felon may not buy or possess a firearm. A felon also forfeits the right to vote. This is true in all states and true of all felonies. A pardon from the governor of the state or the President of the United States would overrule the felony conviction and therefore overrule any rights forfeited.

Answer 2

I don't think any convicted felons can ever legally own a firearm or work for any government agency. Some felons who have been crime-free for 5 years can be pardoned so that they can vote again. But I believe they still have no right to a firearm or to be in government employ.

Answer 3

according to the ATF FAQ.
(B5) Are there certain persons who cannot legally receive or possess firearms and/or ammunition?
Yes, a person who –
(1) Has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year;
(2) Is a fugitive from justice;
(3) Is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance;
(4) Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution;
(5) Is an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States or an alien admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa;
(6) Has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
(7) Having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced his or her citizenship;
(8) Is subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of such intimate partner; or
(9) Has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully receive, possess, ship, or transport a firearm.
A person who is under indictment or information for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year cannot lawfully receive a firearm.
Such person may continue to lawfully possess firearms obtained prior to the indictment or information.

Answer 4

Gun ownership laws vary from state to state, but they are all governed by guidlines from the Federal Government. In just about all cases, a citizen can petition the state to restore his/her gun rights, and usually an administrative law judge would be assigned to review and determine the case. In cases involving violent/ sex/ drug crimes, it is usually very difficult to get your gun rights restored, however it does happen. The best way to determine how to proceed is to contact both the State Police in your state, and the FBI. Those 2 agencies are who determine who gets to own guns and who does not. They can both give advice and direction on how to file for restoration of gun rights.
This is a great example of American Democracy at work: For every law, there are loop holes designed to legally bypass or challenge the law. Nothing is static in this country. That is part of the checks and balance system. You just need to determine how best to work the system to legally get what you want.

Answer 5

convicted felons are not allowed to buy or possess a firearm

Answer 6

In Texas, felons cannot possessed the guy nor buy them.

Answer 7

Because criminals effectively give up their citizenship by performing crimes against society.

Answer 8

Felons can never own gun/s Any where

Answer 9

you can file an appeal to get your rights back, but I'm not sure about what the waiting period is. check with your local sheriff department

Answer 10

if your a felon you cant have a firearm.