Is there a way that i can be able to have and use a gun for hunting if i have a felony conviction in oklahoma?
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I dont think that felons are allowed to own guns, well thats how it is in my state it might be like that for the whole country.
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You can go to the State of IL website and download the application.  http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/  Or you can go to any place that sells firearms or hunting supplies and they probably have the applications as well.
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Do you own the property?  If so.. as long as they are hunting under the rules and regulations governing hunting in Texas it's completely legal.\n\nNow.. if you don't own the property but leasing it.. then you need to ask the owner of the property if this is allowable.\n\nI would suggest that you give your friends a letter to carry with them granting them the right to hunt there and spell out the allowable times, dates and type of game they are able to hunt.  This will help reduce the confusion as to what you have the permission to hunt and when.  Also, if they get stopped by a game warden or a neighbor that is watching over your property they have the proof that they have permission from you.\n\nHope this helps!
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Federal law prohibits posession of any firearm by a felon.\n\nVoting rights may be restored to felons, on a state-by-state basis.
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Most likely, it is probably too late.\n\nThe laws depend on the state.  When I began hunting in Wisconsin about 17 years ago, I believe you could carry a gun when you were 12 or 13, only if you were with an adult AND you took a hunters safety class.  If you took hunter’s safety, you could hunt on your own after age 14+ (as opposed to 16 without the class).  Besides that, most states I have ever purchased a license in require a Hunter’s Safety certificate if you were born after a certain year.  The year varies, but it is usually between 1970 and 1980.\n\nSo if I had to take a guess about you sitting with your son and your son having a weapon, it is probably illegal.  I would recommend giving your states Department of Natural Resources (or Fish & Game, whatever it is called in your state) and find out if there are any Hunters education classes left and to ask your original question about sitting with your son while he is hunting.\n\nNot that I advocate breaking the law, but…\n\nThere is no law in any state that I am aware of that makes it illegal for your son to be with you while you are hunting, provided both people abide by clothing and other requirements.  If you happen to hand the rifle to your son when a deer walks by and your son shoots it…chances are no one will know the difference.  Even if you just take your son out while you hunt, it would be a good experience for him.  When I first started hunting, it was tough to point a weapon at a living thing and pull the trigger, knowing I was going to take a life.  That feeling goes away with time, but your son might change his tune after he sees an animal killed up close by you.\n\nBesides, a day in the woods is a great way to get some exercise, see the raw beauty of nature, and spend time with your son.  If you hunt and your son can’t, give your son a camera for practice.  Give you son a camera with a regular lens and have him get a good picture of a deer, a squirrel, and a rabbit.  It will give your son a goal and teach him vital hunting techniques (finding game, anticipating game movements, setting up ambushes, stalking, etc…).  Just a thought.
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I believe there are some cases where you can (legally) immigrate & you are a felon.  However, your best bet you be to send a letter to the President & ask him to pardon the ex-con.
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You cannot be a police officer with a felony conviction. However, you can still pursue a career in the field of criminal justice. A strong possibility is a career in alcohol and drug counseling. Many ex-felony offenders have become excellent counselors in the criminal justice system. Also, some state criminal justice divisions (e.g., Texas Department of Criminal Justice) will allow an ex-felon to become a state parole officer, once 15 years has elapsed with no further criminality. It is not impossible to work in the criminal justice system with a felony conviction, but certain avenues are closed, most especially law enforcement. Good Luck and don't give up! I am pleased you had a good PO, many of us do try.
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It all depends on the state and game. In my state which is like a lot of others:\n\nhunt with a fully automatic firearm. It is also illegal to hunt with a semi-automatic rifle with a clip or magazine holding more than five cartridges (except .22 cal rimfire rifles and pistols), or use full-jacketed metal case bullets;
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Yes. You can get a license to own an automatic weapon, but the AR15 looks exactly the same. You fill out an application with a Class III dealer (only a few around)  & lay down a deposit. The feds do a hardcore background check plus the $250 fee per weapon. IF & when they clear you, complete the purchase, but they have the right to no-warrant search your house at any time to inspect the storage conditions. Call your local ATF office, explain you're a collector & want to figure out the process. Also be aware that some states (Ca, NY) have additional regulations that the feds will not care about, so they may license you in Ca, but that doesn't prevent your local/state cops from busting down your door. There's also regulations about transport & such. Do lots of research.
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No you would not be. Because of your conviction it is a felony for you to possess a firearm, therefore you may not be charged with any crime regarding harming the intruder, but you would face a weapons charge as would the straw purchaser who got you the gun. Sorry.
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There is one exception that I am aware of and that is in Texas, where a felon can have a gun in his own home if it's been 10 years since their the crime or when he got out of jail and you haven't broken any other laws.. (I forget the exact details).
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Find out about the laws for carrying concealed in your state first, for one thing.  Then go someplace where you can actually try a number of guns--maybe a gun shop with a shooting range?--and see what works.  Maybe take a shooting class, and learn about guns properly.\n\nAnd last but not least, never forget that anything you choose is available for them to take away and use on you.
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Federal Laws—Hard Time for Gun Crime\n\nUnder Project Safe Neighborhoods, U.S. prosecutors are ready to bring cases involving illegal gun use to federal court. This means that if anyone is caught with an illegal gun, they probably won't be entitled to bail—instead, they'll go straight to jail. And, if that's not bad enough, if they are convicted in federal court, they can spend up to 10 years in jail. There are no second chances under this program.\n\nSo it's smart to stay away from guns if you or anyone you know is in one of the categories described below. Save yourself, your friend, or your relatives from jail time.\n\nDo You Belong to One of These Groups?\n\nIf you fit in one of these categories, you are prohibited from possessing any kind of gun or ammunition:\n\nConvicted felons (convicted at state or federal level).\n    \nPeople under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year.\n\nFugitives from justice (interstate flight to avoid prosecution or testimony).\n\nDrug users or addicts.\n\nAliens in the United States illegally or on temporary status.\n\nPeople with mental development problems or people committed to mental institutions.\n\nPeople who have formally given up their U.S. citizenship.\n\nPeople who have been dishonorably discharged from the armed services.\n\nPeople involved in committing domestic violence.\n     \nAnyone subject to a court order (protective order) forbidding that person from stalking, harassing, or threatening an intimate partner or that partner's child.\n\nAnyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving violence or a threat with a deadly weapon if the convicted person was the victim's current or former spouse, live-in boyfriend or girlfriend, parent, or guardian.\n\nIf you're caught with a gun you cannot legally possess, you can face harsh penalties in federal prison with no possibility of parole. And, if you have three or more prior violent felony or serious drug offense convictions, you face a minimum of 15 years in prison without parole.
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I don't know what state u live in but Oklahoma has the make my day law. If you attempt to break in my house or come on my property and have intent to harm I can shoot your a** and i will not go to jail\ncheck your state laws
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You can obtain the legal degree, but as a convicted felon, you would not be able to be a member of the American Bar Association(ABA), and most states tend to follow the ABA direction in rules matters.\n  Additonally, it would be extremely difficult to get an ABA accredited Law school to accept you with a felony conviction.  Perhaps it is possible to have the felony expunged from your record.  \n\nSpeak to a licensed attorney to explore the possible avenues.
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While I would like to own a class three weapon, I wouldn't ask such a question in an open forum.  Currently, the convenience store (BATF) is pursuing several legal gunsmiths for various reasons.  If they found out you did this they would be at your door.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nI will not insult your intelligence, I will presume you intend to handgun hunt in a state where handgun hunting is legal! Also, since you said only hunting, you have limited the field appropriately.\n\nHandguns:\nThere are basically four categories of handguns that could serve your needs for handgun hunting: Semi-Auto Pistols, Single Action Revolvers, Double Action Revolvers, and Single Shot Pistols. I honestly think the most appropriate handguns for your hunting needs would be the Single Action Revolvers and Double Action  Revolvers. I would reserve the Single Shot Pistol until your level of skill and experience increases. \n\nWhen you talk Single Action Revolvers for handgun hunting, you should limit your discussion to the Ruger "Blackhawks". The can be had in two different grip styles; Traditional ("Plow") and "Bisley" (Target). These are strong revolvers with a reputation for accuracy. Ruger also has a line of "Hunter" Blackhawks, which have scope rings the have their mounts recessed into the barrel. These revolvers are stronger because the frames do not have "cut-outs" to accommodate swing-out cylinders. Since the "Blackhawks" do not have swing-out cylinders, you would want to shy away from them for defense, especially if you consider a quick reload as a possibility.\n\nWhen you talk Double Action Revolvers for handgun hunting, I would limit the choices to the L and N Frame Smith & Wessons. (S&W's only because I have had very good experiences with the Smith's, and they hold a crisp trigger for what seems forever!) A nice benefit to a DA Revolver is that they have swing-out cylinders, that allow for fast reloads, and could be used in a defensive role. A nice feature of the new (post-'92 or so) S&W L and N frame revolvers is that the frames are already drilled and tapped for (a proprietary) scope mount, if you decide to shoot with a scope.\n\nWhich action style you select is totally dependent upon your personal tastes and preferences. For me, I will lean to the Smith Double Action Revolvers. Links for both S&W revolvers and Ruger Single Actions will be posted below. \n\nCaliber: \nOf the more "conventional" cartridges, you should limit your selection to the: .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, or .44 Magnum calibers. You could also consider the .45 Long Colt cartridge. All four cartridges are available in both the Smiths and the Rugers. Personally, I would avoid the exotic "new" calibers, such as: .460, .480, and .500 ... and I would recommend that you do too, considering your experience level. I would consider the .357 marginal, and lean more toward the .41 Magnum. I prefer the .41 because it has less recoil than the .44 and more energy than a .357. \n\nBullet selection: \nI would suggest that you shoot HARD cast semi-wadcutters with the largest "flat-nose" bullet you can purchase for your chosen caliber. The flat-nose of the semi-wadcutter is called the metplat, and it is what induces the shock when you shoot an animal. I would try to avoid the soft points and hollow points ... the HARD cast semi-wadcutter will do more bone damage and create a better wound cavity.\n\nScopes: \nScopes are a personal preference ... I may use one, I do not know in the future, but for now, I will stick to iron sights. If you do go with a scope, do not use a regular rifle scope, you need a long eye relief scope.\n\nSelf-restraint: \nOne of the most difficult parts of handgun hunting is maintaining of defining the maximum shot distance. My suggestion is to use 6" paper pie plates as targets, and restrict your hunting shot distance to the maximum distance that you can keep all of the shots on the pie plates. \n\nHandloading: \nI would suggest that you get into casting and handloading your ammunition, since you can "tailor" your ammunition to both your handgun and your hunting situation. Handloading and casting will