QUESTION
Is a person with an expunged felony record able to purchase a firearm?
Asked on Aug 08th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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I was convicted of felony drug abuse in 1988 and had the record expunged in 1996. Am I allowed to own a firearm as well? If so, can I get a concealed permit in Ohio as well?
2 ANSWERS
Thomas Edward Gates
If in expunging his record he requested that his civil rights be restored and it was granted, he may purchase a firearm.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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It would depend on the rules of the State in which the record was expunged. In California, it would depend if the record was expunged AND reduced pursuant to 17b. In Colorado, there is no expungement for adult felony convictions. There are ealing options, but those are the same as expungements.
Answered on Aug 09th, 2013 at 10:30 AM