I do not have a (Felony) why can't I buy a firearm for my personal protection. THANK YOU!
2007-03-13 02:24:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Because Federal Law believes someone who would do that to a family member could pose a risk of serious danger to others if he/she was allowed to own a gun.
The Federal Law spells this out pretty clearly:
MISDEMEANOR CRIMES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 amended the Federal Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9). Under these provisions, it is unlawful for an individual convicted of a state or federal "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to "ship, transport, possess or receive firearms or ammunition."
A "misdemeanor crime of violence," pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 921(33)(a), means an offense that:
has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
2007-03-13 02:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Federal laws prohibit the sale of a firearm, or the possession of a firearm, to anyone convicted of a felony or DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. This law was passed in the Clinton era as part of the Brady Bill and other gun control legislation. Sorry, dude but it will be there forever and until the law is repealed you can never own a firearm or be in possession of one.
2007-03-13 10:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by LawDawg 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't know the circumstances so im not going to judge you. Theres lots of people who can't own guns, any one who has ever been committed or has any mental illness whatsoever also can't buy a gun. You're not alone, the purpose in disarming the public is to make people dependant on the government for protection.
2007-03-13 03:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ⓐ iinux2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it has to do with you domestic battery. Whoever gives the permits probably views you as a risk. I imagine their logic is that because you've demonstrated your ability to use violence against someone, they probably don't want you owning a gun.
If I were you I'd try and find an attorney to assist you with this matter.
2007-03-13 08:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
domestic violence prohibits ownership of a gun. It is a fact that if your low enough to hit a women once, then it WILL happen again. You need a gun like the desert needs sand.
2007-03-13 07:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank God someone has a brain and isnt giving another wife beater a gun to finish the job. If you had kept your hands to youself you wouldnt have had a problem....serves you right.
2007-03-13 02:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Protect yourself from who your wife. Just beat her up again.
2007-03-13 03:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee, domestic battery (violent crime), and they won't let you have a gun. I'm amazed.
2007-03-13 02:33:35 · answer #8 · answered by asyland 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
if they gave you a gun permit i guess you can get a gun
2007-03-13 05:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because you have a record
2007-03-13 02:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by Jen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋