What are the gun laws for a convicted felon?

Answer 1

Under federal law, carry and own are two very different matters. Federal law takes precedent over state law. That being said, a BB gun is only a weapon under federal law if it fires ammunition by means of an explosive release: black powder, black powder substitute, gas (compressed air, CO2, etc.), or other explosive substance. If the BB is spring fired, then the felon may legally own it under federal law.

Indiana Code mirrors federal law very closely. For purposes of definition the state of Indiana sees a firearm as:

IC 35-47-1-5

"Firearm"

Sec. 5. "Firearm" means any weapon:

(1) that is:

(A) capable of expelling; or

(B) designed to expel; or

(2) that may readily be converted to expel; a projectile by means of an explosion.

Any device then that can expel (launch, throw, push out) a projectile (ball, bullet, bolt, solid object) by use of an explosion (a violent expansion of a volume of space by means of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear means) is a firearm in Indiana.

And a handgun is:

IC 35-47-1-6

"Handgun"

Sec. 6. "Handgun" means any firearm:

(1) designed or adapted so as to be aimed and fired from one (1) hand, regardless of barrel length; or

(2) any firearm with:

(A) a barrel less than sixteen (16) inches in length; or

(B) an overall length of less than twenty-six (26) inches.

Any "handgun" in Indiana is a "firearm."

Finally, Indian defines ammunition as:

IC 35-47-1-2.5

"Ammunition"

Sec. 2.5. "Ammunition", for purposes of IC 35-47-11.1, means:

(1) fixed cartridge ammunition;

(2) shotgun shells;

(3) the individual components of fixed cartridge ammunition and shotgun shells;

(4) projectiles for muzzle loading firearms; and

(5) any propellant used in a firearm or in firearm ammunition.

While BB's that are not ever used as components of any fixed cartridge or muzzle loading applications may not be defined as "Ammunition" under Indiana law, CO2 cartridges, or the mechanism for compressing air used in many BB type guns can be.

Additionally:Indiana law is actually fairly liberal as relates to some felony charges, and time limitations are listed. It is possible for those convicted of some felonies in Indiana to petition the state for reestablishment of their right to own or possess a firearm after the passage of time.

Answer 2

That's a vague question, but felons cannot own or possess guns anywhere in the U.S. if that's what you mean.

Answer 3

Felons cannot legally own or possess gun in any U.S. state.

Answer 4

Felons cannot own or possess guns in any state in the U.S.

Answer 5

They're not allowed to have one, nor are they allowed to have access to them.

Answer 6

While Indiana does not view the BB as ammunition, but t he CO2 compression as an explosive carrier, will a felony need a permit to own a BB or pellet gun?

Answer 7

B