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My husband is a convicted felon in the state of Texas, but his conviction was over 10 years ago, can he have a deer rifle?
from vgcook123 on 11.06.09 Answer Question |
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Once convicted as a felon it stays with you for your life time, it doesn't matter what state you live in. A felon cannot (legally) own any type of gun, touch one or be around them. You can be on your best behavior since charged with a felony, but you are still a felon.... that is the dead albatross one must wear.
If, you buy a gun for him it is known as a 'straw purchase' and you will get in trouble with the law.
In some jurisdictions, possession of a firearm after a Felony Conviction can get him put away for a long time. I would check with a lawyer and consider making an application in the state of Texas to get the conviction looked at and possibly some kind of expungement of his record, be it a pardon or whatever.
Without that, if he gets caught with a firearm, he is pretty much screwed to the wall and a fair target for law enforcement.
What would happen say if he went the archery road instead.Maybe he could legally possess a bow instead of a firearm?
ASK a lawyer. In some jurisdictions, bows of any kind are considered weapons and therefore unlawful for felons to have in their possession.
Bo is right in suggesting a lawyer, who could petition the Governor under some kind of "restoration of rights" proceeding.
The rate of success is anyone's guess, but I think it would help if the felony conviction were of the non-violent variety, like forgery or tax-evasion.
maybe he should not have commited a felony and he could own a gun
Try getting an application for Executive Clemency. That is the process to follow in some states to get your civil rights restored.
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Once convicted as a felon it stays with you for your life time, it doesn't matter what state you live in. A felon cannot (legally) own any type of gun, touch one or be around them. You can be on your best behavior since charged with a felony, but you are still a felon.... that is the dead albatross one must wear.
If, you buy a gun for him it is known as a 'straw purchase' and you will get in trouble with the law.
In some jurisdictions, possession of a firearm after a Felony Conviction can get him put away for a long time. I would check with a lawyer and consider making an application in the state of Texas to get the conviction looked at and possibly some kind of expungement of his record, be it a pardon or whatever.
Without that, if he gets caught with a firearm, he is pretty much screwed to the wall and a fair target for law enforcement.
What would happen say if he went the archery road instead.Maybe he could legally possess a bow instead of a firearm?
ASK a lawyer. In some jurisdictions, bows of any kind are considered weapons and therefore unlawful for felons to have in their possession.
Bo is right in suggesting a lawyer, who could petition the Governor under some kind of "restoration of rights" proceeding.
The rate of success is anyone's guess, but I think it would help if the felony conviction were of the non-violent variety, like forgery or tax-evasion.
maybe he should not have commited a felony and he could own a gun
Try getting an application for Executive Clemency. That is the process to follow in some states to get your civil rights restored.
Post an Answer (200 characters or less)