2006-06-26 22:44:41 · 12 answers · asked by ARTHUR S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
nope.
ex felons in the u.s. are not allowed to own or be in control of any firearm.
(Edit: As a side note in reponse to an answer given after mine, in most states ex felons ARE allowed to vote after completion of their sentence.)
2006-06-26 22:49:11 · answer #1 · answered by bogart_that 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, it actually depends on when the shotgun was made. Under 18 USC, sec.921(a)(3), antique firearms are excluded from the legal definition of firearms. 18 USC sec. 921(a)(15) states that an antique firearm is any firearm manufactured before 1898, or is a modern replica of such a weapon. Now, since 18 USC 922(g) clearly states that a convicted felon may not own a firearm, and the legal definition explicitly excludes antique firearms from the list, it IS possible to legally own a shotgun, if it is old enough.
It would still be illegal to own or posses any ammo for it, though. Meaning that he could own the gun, but never be able to legally fire it.
2006-06-27 08:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Immortal Blade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally unless he/she has petitioned for and been re-granted their civil rights. It is possible to petition the governor of a state to restore the civil rights of a convicted felon.
2006-06-27 07:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dc3402 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A felon can't buy a gun legally as long as they are "supervised" by the law.
2006-06-27 07:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Marj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not legally. It is a five year federal penalty.
2006-06-27 05:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by DL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally.
2006-06-27 08:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not legally
2006-06-27 05:48:26 · answer #7 · answered by singitoutloudandclear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!!! they can't vote either
2006-06-27 05:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by numbr1slotman1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-27 05:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2006-06-27 22:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by d-lite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋