Is legal to own a gun?

Question

no I never been arrested and was talking about baltimore Maryland and trying to pretect against a stalker.

Answer 1

Yes it is, in most countries and each country has its own laws governing legal ownership. In my country, NZ you have to go through a licensing process and you must show you have a place where you can keep it locked up. You must also have two referees, one family member & one long term acquaintance. Neither you nor either of the two referees are allowed to have been convicted of a serious crime of violence and you must not have any criminal (including drugs) convictions for 7 years.
The idea is not to have guns in the hands of criminals but you know, they always find a way to get 'em. I know one guy that made them.

Answer 2

That depends on where you live. In many countries, no.

In the US, the second amendment says that citizens have the right to bear arms if they are part of a 'well-regulated militia', which has been interpreted by the courts to mean anyone can own a gun. Each state has slightly different laws about this. Some require registration and some allow you to carry the weapon in public. The federal government has placed some restrictions on the type of gun you can buy.

Answer 3

From what I have been told by a provider of licensing for hunters etc (this is in New Jersey) there is nothing at all to stop you from having a gun in your house, registered or otherwise. It is a Constitutional guarantee. In some states, like Vermont, you can buy a gun with no paperwork and walk around the streets with it at will. Depends where you are.

Answer 4

I'm not an expert, but in the USA just about anyone can possess a long gun like a rifle, shot gun, 22. It is also legal to own a pistol, but to carry it you must have a specific license. I believe there is a waiting period in most states before you can get a gun, to check to see if the buyer is a felon or what-have-you. Most states allow for game hunting, so it is not unusual for people to own long guns so they can hunt. People also like to target practice for a hobby.

Answer 5

In America the second amendment, much to the displeasure of many libs, allows any citizen to own a firearm.
There are, however, federal laws that restrict certain types of weapons, and the licensing requirements vary from state to state.
For example, where I live, Fla., if a person has been convicted of a felony, they may not legally own certain types of pistols and rifles.

Answer 6

that depends.

If you are an American, For the most part yes.
If that is the case you have to have a clean background.
Be over the age of 18 for a long gun.
Be over the age of 21 for a handgun.
You do NOT need to register firearms unless the state you live in requires it...
Hope that helps.

Answer 7

what state do you live in??? Try this web site national rifle assocation listed below

Ineligible Persons

The following classes of people are ineligible to possess, receive, ship, or transport firearms or ammunition:

Those convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over one year, except state misdemeanors punishable by two years or less.

Fugitives from justice.

Unlawful users of certain depressant, narcotic, or stimulant drugs.

Those adjudicated as mental defectives or incompetents or those committed to any mental institution.

Illegal aliens.

Citizens who have renounced their citizenship.

Those persons dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
Persons less than 18 years of age for the purchase of a shotgun or rifle.

Persons less than 21 years of age for the purchase of a firearm that is other than a shotgun or rifle.

Persons subject to a court order that restrains such persons from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner.

Persons convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Persons under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year are ineligible to receive, transport, or ship any firearm or ammunition. Under limited conditions, relief from disability may be obtained from the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, or through a pardon, expungement, restoration of rights, or setting aside of a conviction.

Answer 8

To answer your question you'll need to give a little more info, including at least the following:
Location (Country, State, City)?
Age?
Prior arrests?

Answer 9

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

Answer 10

State law determines that answer and many states actually have laws prohibiting the carrying of a concealed weapon.