QUESTION
Can a felon legally own a firearm for protection?
Asked on Feb 23rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - New York
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I have been off parole and probation for almost 10 years now for drug charges. I would like to feel like I'm not defenseless to anybody who wants to do harm or rob me. Is there any way I could have a gun in my house legally?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Only if you get your gun rights restored. See a lawyer about this.
Answered on Mar 01st, 2013 at 7:26 PM
John J. Carney
You cannot usually own a gun as a felon but you an retain a lawyer to try to get a permit, it may be possible if the judge is convinced to give you a gun permit in some states.
Answered on Feb 28th, 2013 at 4:24 AM
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Cynthia Henley
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NO.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 6:55 PM
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Your owning or having a weapon in you possession would be a federal crime. You might see an attorney about having your record expunged.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. P.C.
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Unless never owning or possessing a weapon was part of the disposition in your resolved case, then you should file for a gun permit. On the permit application they will ask about your criminal history and you will disclose your prior criminal record. Then they will decide whether or not to grant your application for a gun permit.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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It is a crime against state and federal laws for convicted felons to possess firearms. Having firearm rights restored under state law is possible, but not under federal law. Consult with an attorney to specifically address your case.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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No , but if you are charged, you may have a defense if you are in your own home best if someone else in home owns the gun
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 1:07 PM