Probation and Guns

[BigDee]

My wife's brother needs a place to stay and we were planning to let him stay with us for a while. He informed me that he is currently on probation and his probation states that he can not have access to firearms at any time, if he gains access to a firearm he will be in violation of his probation.

I have firearms in my home and they are locked up in a safe that he will not have access to. Does keeping my firearms locked up in a safe meet the requirements of him not having access to a firearm?

[Zundfolge]

Yes.

[blacklabel]

Yep, you're good. Just be careful about maintaining the limit on his access.

[Dave_L]

Hmmm...set up a tent for him in the backyard?

[Clint45]

As long as all firearms and all ammo is locked up, you are fine. Depending on what the original charge was and how long ago he was sentenced, it is possible a probation officer may stop by the house unannounced to check up on him and inspect the premises, so be aware of that.

[Shootersfab]

As long as all firearms and all ammo is locked up, you are fine. Depending on what the original charge was and how long ago he was sentenced, it is possible a probation officer may stop by the house unannounced to check up on him and inspect the premises, so be aware of that.

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Especially when they find out he is In a new place

[bigun1962]

You are taking a chance. If it is worth it to you, by all means move him in.

[SAnd]

Call his probation officer? He's the one that you will decide if it's ok. Just a thought.

[ezgoinrob]

Kinda depends on prob officer. My brother stayed with me on probation and the officer told me no guns were allowed on the premisses. I had to get a friend to hold mine while he stayed with me.

[Clint45]

Kinda depends on prob officer. My brother stayed with me on probation and the officer told me no guns were allowed on the premisses. I had to get a friend to hold mine while he stayed with me.

Your probation officer was wrong. A lot of people employed in law enforcement do not fully understand the law, but like doctors, feel compelled to speak with authority based upon assumptions. You are under no obligation to answer any of his questions, especially pro-actively. A probation officer probably has hundreds of "clients" he needs to oversee, and it is best to call as little attention to your relative's case as possible. After a few months, when he realizes he isn't nearly as bad of a dirtbag as half of the other guys he's responsible for, he'll probably put a very low priority on his case as long as he stays employed, stays out of trouble, and shows up for all his appointments.