Can a felon on parole own an air rifle?
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Can a felon on parole own an air rifle?
I have a felony out of Arkansas due to a bounced check and received a Class C felony due to it being over $28,000. Since I
Asked on August 7, 2019 under Criminal Law, Alabama
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In the U.S. a felon cannot own a firearm under federal law unless felon's rights have been restored. That having been said, Air rifles and air pistols are not considered “firearms” under federal law. Further, my research suggests that no state classifies an air rifle as a firearm nor do they forbid felons from owning them.The exception would be if the felon is on probation, and the terms of the probation forbid the person from possessing one.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
In the U.S. a felon cannot own a firearm under federal law unless felon's rights have been restored. That having been said, Air rifles and air pistols are not considered “firearms” under federal law. Further, my research suggests that no state classifies an air rifle as a firearm nor do they forbid felons from owning them.The exception would be if the felon is on probation, and the terms of the probation forbid the person from possessing one.
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