i was in trouble with the law 15 years ago got prison for armed robbery was young and stupit want to get a gun now would i be granted a licence or would my past come against me
2007-04-05 00:35:57 · 9 answers · asked by peewee 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
living in ireland
2007-04-05 00:57:01 · update #1
A: Section 21, Firearms Act, 1968 sets out restrictions on the possession of firearms by certain categories of persons convicted of crime. A person who has been sentenced to preventive detention or to imprisonment or to corrective training for a term of three years or more; or who has been sentenced to be detained in a young offenders' institution in Scotland, shall not, at any time, have a firearm or ammunition in his possession. This means for life and includes all firearms, even air weapons, air gun pellets and shotgun ammunition.
A person who has been sentenced to borstal training, to corrective training for less than three years, or to imprisonment for a term of three months or more, but less than three years; or who has been sentenced to be detained for such a term in a detention centre or in a young offenders' institution in Scotland, shall not at any time before the expiration of a period of five years, from the date of his release, have a firearm or ammunition in his possession.
It is also an offence for a person to sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition to, or repair, test or prove a firearm or ammunition for, a person whom he knows or has reasonable grounds for believing to be prohibited from having a firearm or ammunition in his possession
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All i can suggest to you is that you ring your local constabulary and ask them, what have you to loos by trying.
I wish you all the best in your persuit, good luck
2007-04-05 08:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry mate, but I think that with a conviction for armed robbery it would be difficult to get a gun license.
What do you want a gun for? If you're a member of a gun club, just use theirs - they'll hire them for hunting and so on.
2007-04-05 00:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by Chris W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different states vary in laws. Usually, though, if you have a felony, or some psychiatric history, they tend not to give you one. But again, it just depends on where you live. Often the Sheriff's department handles approvals and it is up to them.
2007-04-05 00:45:51 · answer #3 · answered by joannaserah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Scots law. The offence would bar you from ever obtaining one. But saying that,I would get the forms and fill them in, they can only investigate, and say Yes or No, if you dont try you wont know what that discision would have been.
2007-04-05 01:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by El Lobo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each application is judged on its own , if you have good character referances then Police may grant you one , I wouldnt get one as I have been treated for deppression so who knows :O)
2007-04-05 00:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by Paul Sabre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on :
- What state you're in;
- The NATURE of the offense;
- How old you are now;
- General Circumstances.
I don't want to 'burst your bubble', but I wouldn't get too hopeful. Good luck.
2007-04-05 00:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what your age was 15 years ago. My guess is you would not get it.
2007-04-05 00:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No sorry friend UK is major tough on gun licensing.
If i was you i'd try archery, for hunting its great.
2007-04-05 10:40:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I certainly hope not. No you won't be able to get a license.
2007-04-05 00:52:18 · answer #9 · answered by cc 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋