My brothers have a friend they want to invite deer hunting but think that since he spent time in prison, he can't go hunting. He is not on parole. I know he can't purchase a firearm, but do you know if he can get a license and USE one of their rifles? Can they GIVE him a rifle or is that forbidden because of his conviction? They want to know soon because deer season (rifle, not bow) ends in about 2 weeks. Thanks for the help!
2007-12-13 09:16:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
From Texas Parks & Wildlife:
"Muzzleloader: Any firearm that is loaded only through the muzzle. Note: A cap and ball firearm in which the powder and ball are loaded into a cylinder is not a muzzleloader. Muzzleloader deer seasons are restricted to muzzleloading firearms only."
"Possession of firearms by felons: A convicted felon, regardless of where the conviction occurred, may not possess or use a firearm (as defined by Penal Code, §46.01) to hunt in this state. Under Penal Code, §46.01, a muzzleloading firearm is lawful if it is an antique or curio firearm manufactured before 1899 or a replica of an antique or curio firearm manufactured before 1899 that does not use rimfire or centerfire ammunition."
2007-12-13 13:53:23 · update #1
He is breaking the law if he has possession of a firearm.
He might look into muzzleloaders, however. A muzzleloader is not a firearm according to the BATF. If you're over 18 you can buy one.
2007-12-13 13:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by Squiggy 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Texas restores the right to bear arms to a convicted felon immediately after the five-year period following the completion of the felon's incarceration, parole and probation. However, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is limited to the felon's residence. In addition, convicted felons are prohibited from owning metal or body armor. Violation of the firearms restriction is a 3rd degree felony.
Read more : http://www.ehow.com/list_6683881_rights-convicted-felons-texas.html
2015-03-26 21:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rodney 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Felons can own blackpowder guns,called guns because true BP guns are not considered firearms and therefor a felon can own one. A true BP gun is one that is made or a replica of a BP gun that is made prior to 1899. So modern in-line something others that are not replicas of BP guns made prior to 1899 are considered firearms. The most popular BP guns are of the .50 caliber size, you can probably take a deer with that so long as you're close to it. BP muskets go all the way up to .86 caliber I believe, because they're not classed as firearms anyone can own it without a DD permit/paperwork as required by firearms of similar or larger caliber. BP rifles/muskets can use modern blackpowder. If felons can hunt in your state, then you can use a BP gun to hunt with.
2016-05-23 10:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry thats a Big No..I have a friend who was convicted on Pot charge Years Ago!!. I Go to Church with Her these days and she can,t even come to my home because of my husbands regard for hunting..Let your brothers bring home the Deer/Rabbits and let him help clean it and then cook it..He,ll still enjoy it~
But You might have him check about hunting Next years season cause where I live in Tenn there,s something called a Governors Permit which would allow him to Hunt with a Shotgun Only~As Long as He was Not Convicted of a Violent Crime and providing it has been 5-7 yrs Please check this law in Your state This is what I,m being told~Also it May take some Time to Get this permit ~This could be a law from after the civil war[ idk ]
Better be safe then behind bars looking at pictures of a deer!
2007-12-13 09:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by reseda1420 4 · 1⤊ 7⤋
the only way that a convicted felon, can have in his/her possession, is if they get their civil rights restored, at which time, the felon ( past ), can even purchase a firearm.
as far as not being able to get a license, the place that sells the license, has only the persons word, that he/she is not a convicted felon & i have never had nor heard that question asked.
so, it is possible for a convicted felon, to posses a license, even though it is not legal to do so.
as far as your brother loaning the guy a gun, it is unlawful to do so, might even be a felony in itself.
loaner beware, you may become an inmate too
2007-12-13 10:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by Roger W 3 · 1⤊ 5⤋
You can always try and have your felony expunged and regain all of your rights in Texas. There are certain legal establishments that specialize in this and I even seen one online that guaranteed results.
2016-03-28 12:24:02 · answer #6 · answered by Free D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, a convicted felon may not carry or be in possession of a firearm in any state.
2007-12-13 09:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by xplosive_azz_projectile 2 · 1⤊ 7⤋
A convicted felon may posses any gun which cannot be effectively used in a robbery such as a bow OR MUSKET
if you have a black-powder gun such as old fashioned muskets he can use one of those if he gets a hunting permit, well at least a little North in Oklahoma you can =b
2007-12-13 09:20:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
No. A felon cannot have possession of a firearm. Period.
2007-12-13 09:18:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 6⤋
convicted felons are not allowed to have a firearm in their possession.
2007-12-13 09:19:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋