convicted felons having access to guns?

[sniper7]

from another thread:

Can convicted felons have access to firearms, NFA, etc?


I KNOW they can't hunt. I KNOW that all firearms are supposed to be locked up and restricted from a felon in the home.

But I don't know about at the range, and I don't know if access is limited only while supervised? kind of like NFA with others, other people can shoot the toys, just not possess them without the stamp holder there unless they are specifically named in the LLC or Trust.

[BPTactical]

Felons fall under the criteria of "Prohibited Person".
They may not possess a firearm regardless of "class" of firearm.
Having access to a firearm is the same as possession.
A person who enables possession of a firearm to a "Prohibited Person" is also commiting a felony, especially if knowingly.

[Chad4000]

Felons fall under the criteria of "Prohibited Person".
They may not possess a firearm regardless of "class" of firearm.
Having access to a firearm is the same as possession.
A person who enables possession of a firearm to a "Prohibited Person" is also commiting a felony, especially if knowingly.


wow.. didnt know that.

good info!

[spqrzilla]

Colorado state law prohibits felons from possessing "dangerous weapons". So in addition to firearms, felons may not possess archery equipment, certain kinds of knives, and a whole host of other weapons.

[sabot_round]

The answer is NO!!


[18 U.S.C. 922(o) and (r), 26 U.S.C.
5822, 27 CFR 478.39, 479.62 and
479.105]
(A7) How can a person apply for
relief from Federal firearms disabilities?
Under the provisions of the Gun
Control Act of 1968 (GCA), convicted
felons and certain other persons are
prohibited from possessing or receiving
firearms. The GCA provides the
Attorney General with the authority to
grant relief from this disability where
the Attorney General determines that
the person is not likely to act in a
manner dangerous to the public
safety and granting relief would not be
contrary to the public interest. The
Attorney General delegated this authority
to ATF.
Since October 1992, however,
ATF's annual appropriation has prohibited
the expending of any funds to
investigate or act upon applications
for relief from Federal firearms disabilities
submitted by individuals. As
long as this provision is included in
current ATF appropriations, the Bureau
cannot act upon applications for
relief from Federal firearms disabilities
submitted by individuals.

[SuperiorDG]

I guess Bo and Luck are screwed.

[Mtn.man]

I understand that there are a few exceptions.
I know a few FL boys that archery hunt and can own and hunt with guns dated from a certain period which includes some brit 303's, BP, and a few other breech loaders.

[lead_magnet]

I guess Bo and Luck are screwed.

LMAFO

[BPTactical]

I understand that there are a few exceptions.
I know a few FL boys that archery hunt and can own and hunt with guns dated from a certain period which includes some brit 303's, BP, and a few other breech loaders.

A lot of that is determined by the state of residence. Some states are "restorative of rights" states. Meaning a felon can petition the court to have some if not all rights lost under the felony conviction restored. Colorado is not one of them, commit a felony here and you cannot petition for restoration.
Some states also allow some weaponry allowed depending on the degree of felony commited.
C&R eligible weapons and Black Powder are not categorized the same as what are considered firearms in the eyes of the BATF.

[Mtn.man]

[Alrigh]
Yes I do beleive them southern redneck boys petitioned to get some of their rights back.
They also can vote now. And to keep their rights they cannot vote for BO.

[spqrzilla]

I understand that there are a few exceptions.
I know a few FL boys that archery hunt and can own and hunt with guns dated from a certain period which includes some brit 303's, BP, and a few other breech loaders.

Not in Colorado. A felon cannot hunt in Colorado with archery equipment nor with black powder muzzleloaders, nor with pre-'98 firearms.

Basically, because tooth and a sharp stick are not legal methods of take, felons can't hunt in Colorado.

[ScooterCO]

Can they fish with a sharp hook?
No hunting of any kind would blow..
I guess it goes back to the old saying, "dont do the crime if you can't do the time"

[WETWRKS]

I know Washington state allows a felon to get their rights restored. But as mentioned above, not in Colorado.