2007-09-29 06:17:36 · 10 answers · asked by Christina S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes. Felons are not allowed to own guns, regardless of the purpose.
2007-09-29 06:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Lauren 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Convicted felons are not supposed to possess any firearms. Period. As far as I know.
"for hunting purposes" is a working of someone's mind, which we don't know and can't get into.
The law is the law. The answer is no. Plain and simple -- unless you're a defense attorney in need of some money, and your felon client has some.
2007-09-29 06:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try explaining to a jury that the shotgun was not meant for your ex-wife, but was required as a tool used to feed yourself.
I believe when you are a convicted felon, you are given certain circumstances that you must adhere to in order to remain...on parole. My uncle could not own a gun for ten years, even though the nature of his felony was not violent or drug related.
This is question best determined by if you think they might not appprove of you having a gun....don't have one. Or at least check with your PO first.
2007-09-29 06:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
''While convicted felons generally are not permitted to own guns, a provision in the federal firearms laws allows someone who has served his time and been released to apply to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for permission to own a weapon. ''
Sounds good...but it hasn't happened in ten years...
without restoration of rights you are out of luck.
2007-09-29 09:44:27 · answer #4 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he will get five years in jail.
You can apply to get your firearm owning rights back and you can possess black powder weapons, but a shotgun is a serious no no.
2007-09-29 06:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a convicted felon is not allowed to own or have in their possession a firearm.
----retired texas deputy sheriff----
2007-09-29 22:19:04 · answer #6 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. A felon cannot buy, own, or posses any firearm or ammunition at any time.
2007-09-29 06:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That person would go to jail because hunting or not they can't have one with them at all.
2007-09-29 08:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because it's still a freakin' shotgun!
2007-09-29 06:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by Catboy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, they aren't suppose to carry any weapon on them at all.
If they catch them their breaking their parole rules and back to prison they go.
2007-09-29 06:23:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋