Ok, a pal of mine at work was convicted of a felony when he was 21. Now he is 38
He mentioned that he liked to hunt when he was a kid but he couldnt now because of the felony.
I am under the impression that he still could hunt with a bow, is that correct?
Is there any way he could get his gun rights back, if not for handguns then maybe just for long guns?
2007-12-16 02:39:38 · 10 answers · asked by evo741hpr3 6 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
He can hunt with a Bow but not with a firearm. By law the only way a convected felon can ever posses a firearm is by pardon.
2007-12-16 05:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by bkjackson75 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe he is allowed to own a firearm, but bowhunting, trapping, and fishing are still great ways to enjoy the outdoors. Perhaps he could use a crossbow, depending on the state of residence.
I also have a friend who has been convicted of a felony (violent unfortunately). Rifle season was his favorite time of the year and it is awful that he can no longer participate. He still makes a great camp cook, and butcher, however, and has found many ways to continue enjoying the outdoors legally. Your friend probably needs to contact the court system (clerk, judge, etc..) that convicted him to find out all of the details. He may still be able to purchase a hunting license and participate in drives/pushes and other ways. If group hunting is allowed in your state, he may be able to donate an extra tag to fill. Be sure to have him check first. He may want to contact his state DNR (fish and game dept.) as well.
2007-12-16 18:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Stocky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bow hunting is OK to hunt with if your a felon. The only legal way for him to hunt with a firearm is for him to either get a pardon form either the governor of your state or even better is the president.
2007-12-16 04:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Rambo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way your buddy can get his gun rights fully restored is through a pardon by a state governor, or by a Presidential pardon. Yes, the fed. law only applies to firearms, he can hunt with a bow and arrow.
2007-12-16 03:51:41 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in 1996 my son had a felony served all his time no trouble no probation non violent he does hunt with bow and black powder seen on tv news that they are letting peole now hunt with gun that has been 15 years after that and was non violent I think its been 19 1 2 yeRS IS THIS TRUE HE WAS YOUNG AND STUPPERD BUT NOW A FAMILY MAN NO VIOLATIONS ANY MORE CAN HE HUNT?
2015-10-24 08:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by ruthann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, some states allow felons to have access to firearms, as there are some felons who join the military with no problems. Check the rules in your state.
As for hunting, you can hunt with a bow, still.
2007-12-16 07:05:26 · answer #6 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes he can hunt with a bow. He may even be able to have a gun depending on what State you are in. In some States the prohibition ends with the term of the felony. Depends on the felony too.
2007-12-16 02:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by Charles C 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Charles is right, at least from my experience. As long as the felony was not a violent one like Domestic Violence or Robbing a Bank he might still be able to qualify for a firearm.
2007-12-16 04:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by So. Cal Man 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not an expert but i am sure he can use black powder guns just not sure what model he can hunt with i think it is model 1843 or replica of flint lock and he can use a bow n maybe a cross bow n gun season
2007-12-17 11:38:56 · answer #9 · answered by oldschool69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he better stay out of calif.
a bow or
even a bb gun would get him 2 years
2007-12-17 18:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋