i have a felony.. it was a very minor one as felonys go and i received it over 3 years ago. i would like to know if i will ever be able to get a handgun permit. or be able to purchase a handgun legally for that matter.
2006-09-07 16:04:12 · 18 answers · asked by martiniac 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
All these people that are telling you it varies by state are seriously uninformed. Federal law precludes you from ever owning or even possessing a firearm for life.
Now that you have at least two conflicting posts in here both claiming to be "fact", I suggest you read up on the subject yourself. Why trust your freedom to anonymous sources? Follow the link below to read the pertinent section of US Code. Specifically, US Code 18.922(g)(1), which states:
It shall be unlawful for any person... who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year...to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Whether or not you did more than a year's time is irrelevant - felonies are all punishable by a minimum of one year in prison, therefore you're excluded from doing much beyond looking at photos of firearms.
2006-09-08 09:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Manevitch 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Record check will show your felony and this could not allow you to get a handgun permit. Anyway, there is no harm in trying, you can try and find out the result considering that your felony was only a minor one and it can even be appealed or compromised.
2006-09-07 16:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the state, but most all have limitations on convicted felons, no matter how long ago it was.
The only way in most states you would be allowed to purchase a handgun is if you get a pardon and the felony is removed from your record.
Good Luck.
2006-09-07 16:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by grim reaper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may't be carried out. An FFL is illegitimate from transferring a handgun to everyone below 21. So even although Utah regulation lets you own a gun, a Federally licensed broking can not promote OR move a gun to you.. although, your dad misunderstands what an FFL move is it. that's not a registration or or a list of possession, it truly is a list of a transaction that the FFL finished a history examine and the firearm replaced by his fingers. there is truly no registration or particular popularity of criminal possession of a firearm on the Utah state or Federal factor. A citizen can privately promote or provide a firearm to the different deepest citizen that they believe can legally own a firearm. it is the incorrectly named "gun educate loophole" that has been publicized at the moment. it truly is totally criminal. Legally your mom and father or grandparents (no longer any relative over 21) can present a gun to you because you could legally own it in Utah. although, you could not pay everyone to purchase it for you (it truly is a straw purchase). You father is misinformed about what occurs if the gun is stolen. see you later because the owner became no longer careless about possession of the gun, they don't look to blame, really no matter if it truly is suitable reported as stolen. also, unlike television & video clips, tracing a gun to an proprietor isn't a sure guess. they ought to commence with the producer, hint then the move to the distributor, then hint the move to the broking, then hint the move, to the first shopper, then hint it to the subsequent proprietor, and so on.. dealing with an FFL gained't substitute that procedure. The gun ought to substitute fingers by an FFL 10 cases, yet in the adventure that they determined to music it, they might continuously go by each and each and every proprietor. in case your father needs to furnish you a handgun, all he has to do is provide it to you, a useless ringer for he would furnish you with an iPod. it would likely be an outstanding theory to make up a rfile (comparable to a invoice of sale) it truly is a list of the present with date, firearm, serial decision, your present day manage, so as that both one among you could keep it on your information, although that's not required.
2016-11-06 21:13:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all really depends on the felony. If it was minor and wasn't an offense in which you used a fire arm to commit a crime, a domestic violence or other type of abuse charge, you may be able to petition the court and get permission to own a firearm. The laws vary state to state, but I have a friend who had a minor felony and after a few years of having a clean record (that was the only thing ever on his record, not even a moving violation) they allowed him to own a firearm. Good luck!
2006-09-07 16:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As far as I can recall, any felony is an automatic ban for owning a handgun. Buying one from an individual would also be highly illegal, as it would just be circumventing the permit.
2006-09-07 16:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by jack_skellington30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. In Indiana the answer would be 'no'. I've got a friend who has one felony from the 1950's that stemmed from a traffic accident. They still deny him a permit for it.
2006-09-07 16:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well with a felony i think you can but not sure. i know that with a domestic violence you cannot own a gun but with non violent you may be able too. call your local police deprtment to see the legality of owning a gun in general. i would ask about a rifle for hunting first then if you wanted to carry a put down weapon could you.
2006-09-07 16:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the previous answers are complete shiite.
conneticut is the only state that lets all felons own firearms.
some states allow you to petition to regain your firearm rights after a time period (5-10 years), but only if that is your only offense ever.
If it is illegal in your state to own a firearm, you CAN NOT purchase it legally from an individual, even if your state doesn't do registration.
I hope no one actually relies on legal advice from YA.
Try www.expertlaw.com
you could probably walk into a lawyers office and ask him how much he would charge and he would explain the basic process to you, most lawyers give free initial consults
2006-09-07 16:12:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends upon the state. Federally, you can after 10 years of serving your sentence and probation. In New Mexico, no. Anything with a firing pin can send you back to jail.
2006-09-07 16:10:50 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋