My neighbor has a felony conviction and enjoys shooting my texan. Anyone know the laws of owning air rifles and felony convictions?
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convited felon laws and airguns
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Federal law does not prohibit convicted felons from buying/possessing air rifles, or muzzleloaders for that matter. You need to check with individual state laws to see how your state handles it. Most states do not prohibit it.
James
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It's a tricky territory. Some states define airguns as firearms. Some do not. Some have specific criteria for defining an airgun as a firearm.
In Missouri, the state legislature does not consider airguns to be firearms, but the Missouri Department of Conservation DOES define an airgun as a firearm for the purpose of listing "legal methods" but the MDC does not have jurisdiction over felons in that regard.
Check your local laws!
In Missouri, the state legislature does not consider airguns to be firearms, but the Missouri Department of Conservation DOES define an airgun as a firearm for the purpose of listing "legal methods" but the MDC does not have jurisdiction over felons in that regard.
Check your local laws!
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In the 9th layer of hell (Massachusetts) my bud has a felony preventing him from getting firearms. But he loves his Airguns!
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Yeah, give it time. Even though I don’t like making things political, it doesn’t look good for the future.
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Knowing this fact I would unfortunately no longer let him borrow or shoot it without my presence.
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Awhile back, 2000 I coped a fed charge of unregistered autos. My PO sad it simply, you can't have anything that goes bang.
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Some states forbid the felon from owning or possession of ANY weapons. Weapons would include airguns.
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In South Dakota air is ok firearm no for felons. When in doubt consult a lawyer or state patrol.
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Got into airguns for exactly that reason! Airguns & Firearms are 2 different categories with different laws applying, in California anyway.
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Sometimes the law is written as prohibiting "possessing a deadly weapon". He should contact the local sheriffs office and ask them to help with the law. Just call the non emergency number and say you have a question regarding felons possessing a weapon and you'll get to speak to a deputy about it. Don't rely on internet info, not worth it.. who knows your city or county may have an ordinance on it!
I can confirm 100% that the federal law says he is not prohibited from owning one (that doesnt mean he can either, just that the feds have no restriction!). You need to know your state/county/city laws on it.
I can confirm 100% that the federal law says he is not prohibited from owning one (that doesnt mean he can either, just that the feds have no restriction!). You need to know your state/county/city laws on it.
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thanks everyone, Here is the State laws. I dont see anything saying he can or cant.
https://www.Alphabet org.gov/resource-center/docs/guide/state-laws-and-published-ordinances-2010-2011-mississippi/download
97-37-5. Possession by felon
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state, or of the United States to possess any firearm or any bowie knife, dirk knife, butcher knife, switchblade knife, metallic knuckles, blackjack, or any muffler or silencer for any firearm unless such person has received a pardon for such felony, has received a relief from disability pursuant to Section 925(c) of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, or has received a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.
(2) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dol- lars ($5,000.00), or committed to the custody of the State Department of Corrections for not less than one(1) year nor more than ten (10) years, or both.
(3) A person who has been convicted of a fel- ony under the laws of this state may apply to the court in which he was convicted for a certificate of rehabilitation. The court may grant such certif- icate in its discretion upon a showing to the sat- isfaction of the court that the applicant has been rehabilitated and has led a useful, productive and law-abiding life since the completion of his sentence and upon the finding of the court that he will not be likely to act in a manner danger- ous to public safety.
https://www.Alphabet org.gov/resource-center/docs/guide/state-laws-and-published-ordinances-2010-2011-mississippi/download
97-37-5. Possession by felon
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state, or of the United States to possess any firearm or any bowie knife, dirk knife, butcher knife, switchblade knife, metallic knuckles, blackjack, or any muffler or silencer for any firearm unless such person has received a pardon for such felony, has received a relief from disability pursuant to Section 925(c) of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, or has received a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.
(2) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Five Thousand Dol- lars ($5,000.00), or committed to the custody of the State Department of Corrections for not less than one(1) year nor more than ten (10) years, or both.
(3) A person who has been convicted of a fel- ony under the laws of this state may apply to the court in which he was convicted for a certificate of rehabilitation. The court may grant such certif- icate in its discretion upon a showing to the sat- isfaction of the court that the applicant has been rehabilitated and has led a useful, productive and law-abiding life since the completion of his sentence and upon the finding of the court that he will not be likely to act in a manner danger- ous to public safety.
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Now you need to find the legal definition for "firearm" in your state. A 5 minute call to your local sheriffs office would clear it all up. Just say you are thinking of getting your neighbor an air rifle for christmas and are not sure if he can legally own one because he is a felon.
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Are you actually going to take the word of someone on a public forum? Why not just call a lawyer.
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Wow.....We have a State with tougher gun laws then MA! That is crazy. Guess I can cross Rhode Island off my list for places to live.
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And not all attorneys will give you the same answer. Dig deep into every avenue you can for info, then you see the firearms license agent for your area.
You could call Federal law a basic and Minimum guideline for most of the US,States.
Individual States and local government can make rules/regulations more stringent based on what they want.
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Just to weigh in again. Lots of good intentions here. But, in my opinion, the best point of contact would be a district attorney's office. I have mad respect for the blue line in general, but a little bit of time spent watching first and second amendment auditor videos will show that there are still many LEOs out there that don't know the law as well as they should. You don't really know if the one you ask is going to be familiar enough to give you the correct answer. The DA is the one who prosecutes crimes, and should be the most well-versed expert on this matter as they would be the ones who deal with this issue in court. A private attorney would be a close second-best pick, but may cost you some money to consult. And even after that, make sure you write down the statutes they reference, and do some studying for yourself. Well, actually, I guess all this is directed towards your neighbor. In this age of information, there's no reason why he can't quickly sort it all out. Kudos to you for being an ambassador of our hobby as well.
James
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