I live in Michigan, I was convicted for uttering and publishing over 10 years ago (making money orders). This is a non-violent feloney, which has been expunged, but I seem to recall someone saying I will never be able to leagaly own a gun. Is this just hand guns, hunting rifels, are antiques included in this, and what about bow and arrow/crossbows?
2007-11-05 07:47:16 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Federal law states that if you are convicted of a Felony in any state, you may not EVER own a gun even if the conviction is expunged, or later reduced to a misdemeanor. While all other rights may be returned the right to bear arms in not one of them that is returned.
2007-11-05 07:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Really stupid answers from really stupid people that don't know what they are talking about.
The answer is simple: Depends on the State. It depends also because some states have different definitions of "fire arms", so I would think a bow is safe.
I have Felonies based on military trials, although I am not sure if they are really "felonies", it's on my record, currently I am trying to get one for a possible job as a Sheriff. Also, even if I am denied because of my record, I can still apply to get one if I get into law enforcement.
From Wiki:
"Unless an exception applies or the purchase is being made using an approved alternative method, Brady Law requires that background checks for individuals be conducted before a firearm may be purchased from a dealer, manufacturer or importer. Unless there are additional state restrictions, the firearm may be taken upon NICS approval. Purchases from a non-FFL seller are not subject to the Brady Law, but may be covered under other federal, state, and local restrictions. This distinction prevails without regard to the locus of the sale. Thus FFL sales at gun shows are still subject to NICS approval while private sales are not. The so-called "Gun Show Loophole" would be more accurately called a "Private Sale Loophole."
2007-11-05 17:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by tonycossio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in Massachusetts and laws are probably different. I would imagine since it is a none violent offense you should be able to own one. Here in Mass you apply for a type B permit first, which is you are able to carry your locked gun (locked in a case or a with a trigger lock) to and from the firing range. Type One or A (?) is that you can carry a gun on you concealled with out a lock on. The permit has wording to the affect of "to protect life and property". People who own a business where they are transporting valuables/cash would be an ideal canidate for this permit. But I understand that if you have a B permit for some time it is easier to get it upgaded to an A permit.
Again the laws may be totally different in Mich. You should contact your local police deparment and ask how to get one. I do know that they will ask you what you want it for. Hunting, collecting antique firearms, and so on.
Good Luck
2007-11-05 07:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by ekjohnsto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it extremely is not a federal crime, regardless of if it extremely is a contravention of Nevada regulation for a felon to very own any gadget that makes use of increasing gasses to propel a projectile. subsequently a spring powered BB gun is okay yet no longer a CO2 gun. on the different hand, i'd desire to easily be making that stuff up. call the interior reach cops or the DA and ask or hire an lawyer to learn it for you.
2016-09-28 09:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By law you can not own any type of firearm if you have been convicted of a felony. However, you mentioned that the felony was expunged and this may make a difference. As far as a bow/arrow, that is perfectly legal to own.
2007-11-05 07:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by rickbrokaw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sarah, I don't think it's quite as obvious as a cross bow is not a gun...DUH!! The government classifies things in strange ways, think about foods we can't eat like transfats, things we can and can't ingetst, we can alcohol and tobacco which are both drugs but marijuana we cannot. I can easily see the government classifying a crossbow as a gun as it's essentailly the same thing just not powered by gunpowder. You are correct that crossbows are not considered guns, however to say the government would obviusly see it that way is not true.
2007-11-05 09:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by chillinginchicago 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has always been my understanding that the right to own a firearm was returned five years after getting off-paper. That said, I believe I also remember reading that the Fed decided (through the actions of the republicrats) that convicted felons can never own a firearm legally.
Bow-n-arrow and crossbows are not firearms. While one does need a permit to hunt with them (during specific times of the year) one does not need any kind of permit to buy and own these projective, non-explosive, weapons.
2007-11-05 07:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope. In 1968 The Gun Control Act made it illegal for anyone convicted of a felony to purchase or own a firearm. This is a conviction.
2007-11-05 07:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by The Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were convicted then the record was not expunged unless you were a minor. Even then it is not automatic. As far as owning a gun, you are out of luck. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from owning or posessing firearms of any type. You cant even own a flintlock muzzle loader. If it takes gunpowder to fire it, you cant own it. as far as bows and arrows, there are no prohibitions on your posessing them.
2007-11-05 08:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay if you were convited of any felony you can not own a gun unless your rights have been retored. You need to contact the United States Clemency Office to get your rights restored. You should be able to get them restored if your crime was expunged and you have not committed another crime.
http://www.usdoj.gov/
2007-11-05 20:36:19 · answer #10 · answered by alp807 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋