Could I own gun when my boyfriend is a convicted felon living with me?
Asked on Aug 06th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Washington
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My boyfriend and I have recently moved in with each other. I have no record, but he is a convicted felon. I have a Firearm Owners Identification Card and would like to get a gun for safety. Can I have one in the home with him living with me?
No. Even though the gun may legally belong to you, because he is a felon he cannot he can be anywhere near a gun. Even if the gun is locked away, he can still be charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
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