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I have a felony back in 1984. I want to purchase a gun what can I do to pass the background check.
Asked on Jan 31st, 2022 on Criminal Law - Texas
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I was hang out with so-called friends drinking beer. When one had an idea to steal a car. I drove them to there destination they came back to my car because the attempt failed. Police came and since I was with them as was just as guilty. I never got out my car when incident to place
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Unfortunately, if you have a felony conviction you will never pass a background check to purchase a firearm. In TX, after a felony conviction, you may ONLY possess a firearm where you live, and no other location - and you may only legally keep a firearm at your home (under TX law) 5 years after being released from prison or parole. See Texas Penal Code Chapter 46.
You still cannot legally purchase a firearm, transport a firearm, hunt, or go to the shooting range - you can ONLY possess the weapon where you live. This becomes confusing because under Federal law, it remains illegal for a felon to possess a firearm, even when TX allows you to possess it in your home. I suggest looking into a cross-bow, not a firearm...
Good luck
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2022 at 2:32 AM