My question is if a person was a victim of domestic violence about 2 or 3 years ago can he/she buy a handgun? I know that you can't buy it if you were charged with it, but what about if you were a victim?
2007-08-15 12:14:12 · 15 answers · asked by parabellum 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You are not penalized for being the victim of a crime.
That will not keep you from being able to buy/own a handgun in the United States.
2007-08-15 12:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Ohio, the concealed carry law actually allows domestic violence VICTIMS to get an emergency carry permit while the regular permit is being approved.
2007-08-15 12:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law only applies to those that have been convicted of domestic violence, not the victims
2007-08-15 12:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by tithonaka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were a victim you can still purchase a gun legally. Providing, of course, you are still eligible to posses a firearm.
2007-08-15 12:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like anyone else trying to obtain a firearm there is an application and a waiting period. If this person has a clear background, then they should be able to obtain a handgun.
I wish you well!
2007-08-15 13:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by 343 Remember 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Victims are OK to own, if thats the only thing they have on them.
2007-08-15 12:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a handgun as long as YOU have not been convicted of a felony or been in a mental institution.
2007-08-15 12:19:15 · answer #7 · answered by Big Timmy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the state of FL you can. The only exception is if you have an injuction for protection order against you still in effect.
2007-08-15 17:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by plutarian04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, victims aren't supposed to be punished.
2007-08-15 12:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course, unless you have gotten in trouble for planning to kill the other person, or stalking them... victims don't tend to lose rights.
2007-08-15 12:26:19 · answer #10 · answered by Cixelsyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋