Texas Gun Laws?
I have a relative that wants to own a shotgun in Texas. He spent 11 months in Texas department of corrections for marijauna possesion (no violent crimes). That was 7 years ago. Can he own a firearm or be in possesion of a fiearm to hunt ?
2007-02-12 05:07:28 · 9 answers · asked by randtx30 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
even a convicted felon can own a gun(atleast where i live).a blackpowder gun does not fall under modern firearms category.checks are made on modern firearms,rifles and pistols.when purchasing a black powder gun u do not have to fill out a background check through the FBI.
2007-02-12 09:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by 'HUMVEE' 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if he has a felony. If he doesn't your fine.
Also.
Texas law lets a convicted felon possess a firearm on the premises where he lives once five years have elapsed from his release from prison or from parole, whichever is later. Texas Penal Code §46.04.
And then federal law says
It generally prohibits a person convicted of a crime "punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year" from possessing a firearm. The test is the length of possible punishment, not whether the crime is called a misdemeanor or a felony. No exception is made for having a firearm at the home, no matter how long ago the conviction. 18 U.S.C. § 922(g).
So even if he has a felony charge (and with 11 months in I assume he does), he might still be in the clear.
2007-02-12 05:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by strider514 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what volcanicactive is talking about, it doesn't have anything to do with the question.......some people just want to spew their thoughts, I suppose. Anyway, I would suggest consulting a copy of Texas firearms law, you can do a search for it on the internet, and also talk to the local DA's office they should be able to give you a straight answer, or refer you to the right place to find it. I would suggest asking local law enforcement, but sometimes they can give you the wrong information, just because they don't want to deal with it. Generally an ex-felon cannot own a firearm, but there are circumstances where they can, and it differs in every state.
2007-02-12 05:58:02 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u must be 21 with license to buy a handgun -no you don't someone invades your home and you decide to point - go ahead. Texas has a stand your ground statute can you be charged with something or is the law diffrent - nope I could give a more specific answer but as you said, "i know " so you don't need my help.
2016-05-24 01:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know black powder pistols under texas law are legal cause they are called antique and not considered firearms.
2014-07-17 15:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gun laws for all 50 states at the link below.
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/
2007-02-12 06:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by bferg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a world where population is growing and violence has reached into the schools.See columbine,and much more.I am for strict gun control.That is what is wrong.A person has good reason for not calling/cracking down on a unruly person for fear of being shot.Back in the day,if a youth or someone was acting a fool,somebody could straighten that tail out.Now,no,no honey,look the other way.yes,take the guns off the streets.That is what was wrong with howard dean swinging a ball bat on stage when he was campaigning last go round.That is not what america's youth need to be seeing from a possible future leader.Outrageous behavior from a senior democrap leader.
2007-02-12 05:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋
If his crime was a felony then no, he cannot. If it wasn't a felony then he can.
2007-02-12 05:10:50 · answer #8 · answered by Drew P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas has gun laws...? Ha Ha...
2007-02-12 09:58:41 · answer #9 · answered by khartman492000 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋