Can a resident of Pennsylvania purchase a gun or own a gun after a PFA contempt of courts?No violent act occur
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Of course you can if you are over 21 and follow Pennsylvania law regarding purchasing a handgun,or whatever type you want.\nPFA is protect against abuse,contempt of that order has nothing to do with your purchasing a gun.Unless your a convicted felon,then the PFA doesn't have anything to do with it, but the felony conviction does.
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I am amazed! You really can't keep a firearm in your home in Westchester County unless you have permission from a judge! In the note posted a http://www.Packing.org it took an honest 'citizen' about 3  1/2 months to get permission. Sounds like 'subjects' to me! \nThis link goes to the Westchester County Clerk:\nhttp://www.westchesterclerk.com/sections.asp?mu_step=011.001\n\nBoy am I glad I live in Oregon!\n\nLeigh M
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I can't speak for California, New York, New Jersy, Or District of Columbia residents, But in the rest of the states (with the possible exception of local codes) There is not really any such thing as an unregistered handgun. There is no paper trail following the original purchase other than the requirement that the FFL dealers who have sold the gun fill out a form and keep it in their record book for future reference. There is no national gun registry. \nThat being said, yes, dealers (with the possible exception of the states/jurisdictions listed above) purchase second-hand guns. so do pawn shops.\nTo insure you get a fair price, Go to a bookstore and look up your gun in the "Big Blue Book of Gun Values" , or similar publication.\nMake sure you write down the make model and caliber of the gun so you can look it up properly.
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You really need to touch base with a local attorney on this one.  I'm not familiar with PA law.  I took a look at the statutes and it's got me confused.  It does not really define what "personal property" is, nor does it even tell me if you can legally seize such property resulting from such suits, unless it was a "secured" debt.  \n\nIn Michigan and many other states, they can't take your furniture unless it was the furniture store who was the creditor, and they sued you.\n\nCredit Card companies would have to go after bank accounts, wages, or "real property" which is defined as real estate, auto's/cars/boats, or similar property that is licensed or deeded.  That way (I assume) they can prove you are the sole owner.  They can not seize a car if it's jointly owned, or bank account if they are joint.   \n\nBut PA may be differant, so chat with an attorney.
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Ignore that first post.  That person has no idea what they're talking about.\n\nThe bottom line is that it will depend on what the past "record" is all about.  If you've been convicted of a felony, you are federally prohibited from possessing a firearm.\n\nAnything else is negotiable, depending on the agency and the "record" you're talking about.
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That is just what I want. A felon with a firearm. Don`t break the law, and you do not lose your rights. I hope that a nobody like you does not succeed in changing the law that our law abiding forefathers fought for. I am a law abiding citizen, and guess what? I have a license to carry a gun to protect myself and my home. I was able to get the license because I am not a felon, and I earned the right.
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It depends on the offense.  If the defendant only violated the protective order, then the days sound like it is in the range for sentencing.  If the defendant committed another offense and he/she would be subject to the penalties of the new offense.  The sentence is based on the underlying charge.\n\nThe conviction will limit the defendant in many ways including losing the right to own firearms and other weapons.
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There is no law that says you must register handguns in Tennessee. If you still want to, talk to a local gun dealership.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nSimply ... you CAN'T!\n\nIn New Jersey, air rifles, pellet guns, BB guns, etc. are considered FIREARMS and require the purchaser to have a NJ Firearms Identification Card ... our state's version of a rifle and shotgun permit. And if you are trying to get a pistol version of an air rifle, pellet gun, or BB gun, you need a New Jersey Permit to Purchase a Pistol!\n\nNo one will legally sell an air type gun to residents of NJ without the proper permits, and will not ship them here!\n\nSorry ... it's the law we must live with!
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The Law exists, and is there. However there are some little minor glitches here.\n1) Why do you have a gun?\n2)Why did you not attempt to walk away and call the Police/\n   (taking the Law in to your own hands...)\n3) you must be able to prove beyond reasonable "doubt" that    you  were in a situation of self defense, and you had no other recourse.\nMost likely you will go to prison, unless you can prove with witnesses.............
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Most states in the west like Texas and Georgia have a law that a civilian can own a firearm legally.  Once it is displayed in public view for all to see.  If you are driving it must be displayed on the dash board of the vehicle.  I don't know of any other states at the moment.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nWe've included the NRA-ILA link for gun laws in California. Gun laws can vary by state. What Kalifornia requires can be (and is) different that what is required in the Socialist Republic of New Jersey. Federal law requires purchasers: of long guns be 18, of handguns be 21, of ammunition that can be fired in a handgun be 21. Federal law also requires any purchase from an FFL be accompanied by a NICs check (this includes any criminal conviction and a domestic violence conviction will be highlighted). \n\nAccording to the NRA, California law requires the following:\n\n"PURCHASE\nTransfer or sale of all firearms must be processed with a California gun dealer’s license. An application for transfer must be made with the gun dealer before any firearm may be sold or transferred. This application contains a description of the buyer or transferee and of the firearm. A copy is sent by the dealer to the California Department of Justice and the local police chief or sheriff. The dealer may be charged a fee up to $14 by the Department of Justice. If the Department of Justice determines that the buyer or transferee is not eligible to possess a firearm, they shall notify the dealer immediately. There is a 10-day waiting period before delivery of any firearm. Dealers must keep a register of all firearm transfers. A person under restraining order may not acquire any firearm.\n\nStarting October 1, 1993, no firearm capable of being concealed upon the person shall be delivered or sold unless the person receiving the firearm presents to the gun dealer a basic firearms safety certificate approved by the California Department of Justice.\n\nNo person shall make an application to purchase more than one pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person within a 30-day period and no delivery shall be made to any person who has made an application to purchase more than one pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person within any 30-day period.\n\nA gun dealer must post a sign advising “Iif you leave a loaded firearm where a child obtains and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.”\n\nThe waiting period and dealer application do not apply to transfers to police officers, other gun dealers, manufacturers, or importers, antique firearms, and rifles and shotguns which are classified as curios or relics by the federal government, infrequent gifts or transfers to one’s “immediate family,” an infrequent temporary loan not to exceed 30 days to a person who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm, and a transfer of a rifle or shotgun at auctions by nonprofit or public benefit corporations.\n\nIt is unlawful for any person to transfer any firearm to a person who is forbidden to possess or own a firearm. A dealer may not transfer a pistol to a person under 21 or other firearm to a person under 18.\n\nIt is unlawful to purchase, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive a firearm if such person is subject to a protective order, temporary restraining order or injunction.\n\nWithin 60 days of bringing a pistol, revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person into this state, the person importing the firearm must complete and return a Department of Justice registration form or sell or transfer the firearm to a licensed dealer, sheriff or police department."
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The problem with getting gun rights restored lies not with the states, but with the Federal Government.  For that, you can thank Bill Clinton's Crime Control Act. You remember that one. It's the law that put 100,00 new cops on the street and ended violent crime.\nFirearm possession for felons is prohibited at the Federal level.  That means firearms possession by a felon violates Federal law, even if state law permits it. And yes, they will prosecute.\nOver ten years ago, a program was approved within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fireams that allowed a felon to petition to get his gun rights back.  However, Congress never actually funded the program and has no plans to do so, so it really doesn't exist.\nThis left petitioning in Federal Court as the only possible option to regain your gun rights. Sometime around 2002 (as I recall), the Supreme Court refused to rule on that one.  I believe that door has been effectively closed.\nI am an ex-felon, and that is only one of the many ways we are pretty much totally screwed.
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Assuming that you bought the firearm legally you can always  contact your local law enforcement agency. Make sure you don't have any outstanding warrants and that you are of the correct age.
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Convicted felons and people with active DVOs cannot have guns.  I don't think it would be your fault if you gave one to them though if you did not know.
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Generally you need to have the felony conviction set aside, expunged or a gubernatorial or presidential pardon for that right to be restored.  Every state is different though there are federal laws that bar violent felons and persons convicted of domestic violence (even if a misdemeanor) from owning firearms.\n\nThe bar on ownnership of firearms applies to all firearms.  Many states also restrict the ownership or posession of other weapons such as knives, crossbows or bows and arrows as well.\n\nThat piece of paper you signed was an acknowledgement of the notification that you may not own firearms.  The law is what bars you, not the piece of paper.\n\nConsult an attorney for legal advice in your state's laws.
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There is one for rifles, one for handguns and one for concealed weapons (usually handguns). You have to be 18 for rifles, 21 for the other 2, no felonies, clean record. They do a background check for all 3. Probably no automatic weapons (I think those are illegal in all states), but your local court house can help you.