2007-03-07 15:04:58 · 11 answers · asked by John D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Notice, it is not only for felony that is firearm ownership is prohibited.
When it states "punishable by imprisonment for a term..." that means what the punishment stated by the specific crime is, not the actual sentence given.
Federal law outlaws possession by anyone (a) who has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, (b) who is a fugitive from justice, (c) who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance, (d) who has been adjudicated a "mental defective" or been committed to a mental institution, (e) who is an illegal alien, (f) who was dishonourably discharged from the armed services, (g) who has renounced his U.S. citizenship, (h) who is subject to certain types of restraining orders, or (i) who has been convicted of a misdemeanour crime of domestic violence
2007-03-07 15:23:55 · answer #1 · answered by Seikilos 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Federal law makes no distinction between violent and nonviolent felonies - all those convicted of ANY felony are prohibited from possessing a firearm.
2007-03-09 12:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by Manevitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is, have you ever been convicted of a crime that carries a penalty of at least a year in prison (jail, whatever) regardless of the actual sentence received? If so, you have to answer yes and purchasing any cartridge loaded gun is a federal crime. That's federal and applies to all 50 states.
2007-03-07 23:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are convicted of any type of a felony you can not purchase a firearm or be a registered voter.
2007-03-07 23:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by missvolfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All felony convictions disbars you from having firearms.
2007-03-08 13:39:29 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,you cannot buy or even own a gun if you are a convicted felon in texas,no matter what the felony is....
2007-03-07 23:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by john doe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a Federal law, and I don't care what kind of Felony it is!
2007-03-07 23:10:02 · answer #7 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No felons can not legally own a firearm.
2007-03-07 23:09:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
have to check With your state laws......or just go to the gun store.....they may be able to tell you.
2007-03-07 23:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by mrs_endless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-03-08 00:05:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋