I have a felony can I own any type of gun?
953834
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).
129206
Depending on the state in which you reside, the answer may be a qualified "yes." In order to purchase a Class III (select fire) firearm, you need a couple of things:\n\n1. It has to be legal in your state.\n\n2. You need permission from the chief law enforcement officer in your county - ordinarily the sheriff.\n\n3. You need to decide EXACTLY what firearm you want to purchase - not just the model, but the exact serial number. You'll need that for the next step.\n\n3a. The firearm has to have been manufactured, assembled (and imported, where applicable)  prior to May 19, 1986.\n\n4. You need to fill out an ATF form (number escapes me) begging permission from them to own such a firearm. You need to include the serial number, hence step #3.\n\n5. You need to have a secure location to place the firearm in your house. The ATF can show up any time - day or night - for a spot check to see that the gun is on the premises listed in step 4 and that you're the only one that has access to it.\n\n6. You need to pay a $200 tax for having such a firearm. I don't recall if it's $200 once or every year, but it's a pittance. Annoying, but a pittance.\n\nReally, your best bet is to find a dealer that specializes in Class III firearms. A quick call to a local gun shop will help you find one.
796340
Criminals are barred from possessing a firearm.  However, if the decision is not yet executed, one can still apply for a firearm.
689728
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.
845806
What is a felon going to use a black powder gun for? Felons are not allowed by law to own or carry or use a firearm because, guess what.......They are felons! \n\nIf they have committed at least one crime already and have been convicted, then why are we going to let them have a gun of any kind?
160176
Depends on the state that your in, although most states that I'm aware of use a letter designation for felony charges: class A, class B, class C, etc...
668794
It is federal law that a convicted felon can not own or have in thier custody a gun. ( being on probation does not matter about it) ** although it would have also been a probatoin violation also)\n\nBut they will go to court, he will need an attorney,  he will have to prove that he did not have a gun in his possession.  Not in the house where he was living, not in a car he was riding in and so on.\n\nIf he was in possession of it, he is guilty. So perhaps working out a deal is really guilty
876237
No, no, no that is all wrong.  Convicted felons can vote and can hang with other convicted felons (just not while they are on probation or parol).  You are right a convicted felon cannot own a gun (big deal).  Other than that, its life pretty much as usual.
1116957
Yes. The person for whom it is issued can't own a firearm for a certain period among other restrictions.
823682
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.............
324998
In NJ you have to have apply for and receive a FPIC before you can purchase any gun.
1091787
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.
319521
In order to gain back your civil rights, you might be able to vacate your felony depending on the type of conviction.   Once the court vacates the record of conviction, you may state that you have never been convicted of that crime, even though the court file remains in existence. \n\nUnfortunately for your situation, the vacating or sealing of a court record does not necessarily change or delete the records maintained by law enforcement agencies, the Department of Licensing or other government agencies handling gun ownership. \n\nThus, it would require an attorney's assistance on how a vacated felony would apply to your situation.  Speak with your local bar association and they will be able to give you an attorney's referral.
818529
It is sad how many people have come to believe that fully-automatic firearms are illegal. Really all but 7 states allow civilians to own fully-automatic weapons. You have to apply for a class 3 weapon permit, which is really just a $200(?) tax you pay to be allowed to purchase one. You then have to get that form signed by your local sheriff and get his permission to buy class 3 weapon. There are extensive background checks and costs to getting a fully-automatic weapon, but if you can afford it and you have a clean record, it is surely not impossible to legally get one. This link shows what states do and do not allow automatic firearms and other types of restrited guns.
441432
That depends on what the one prior conviction was for. Assault with and deadly weapon, 245(a)(1) PC, is a potential felony for you. The sentence will really depend on if you caused any injury to the person and, if none, what the potential injury could have been. \n\nYour prior conviction could come into play if it was an assault or other type of violent crime. Ultimately, the judge will decide what you will get. No one here on this board can tell you.
80526
Federal requirements:\na) Rifles & shotguns- 18 years of age\nb) Handguns- 21 years of age\nc)Must be a citizen, or an alien in this country legally\nd) Must be sound of mind\ne)Cannot be discharged from the US military under dishonarable conditions\nf)Cannot have committed a felony punishable by a jail term of a year or more.\nThese are the basic federal regulations. Local regulations vary from state to state. Some states are stricter than others,check with your local authorities. When buying the gun, you will also need a driver's license, or state issued  ID card as identification.
882003
First what are you going to use it for?\nSecond, are you of legal age to use a gun\nlike this?\nThird, did you know that you have to register\ntranquilizer guns? If you don't and you get caught it's \na class 3 misdemeanor.\nI have several links to these types of guns, but \nI don't know if I should let you have it.