In Georgia is it legal for a convicted felon to own a firearm?

Question

The individual I refer 2 in my previous question has 2 guns in his possession & no permits. I am wondering if can he b arrested 4 this? He is no longer on probation BUT is AVOIDING police/sheriff in Dekalb county-3 tickets from 03 & 04 are unpaid & now warrants. 3 more tickets from 05 & 06 will soon become warrants, 2. He lived in Chicago until 5 yrs ago. 8 months ago he faxed me his RAP sheet this is how I discovered he is a convicted felon. 16 months ago he began the process 2 expunge/seal ALL his Chicago criminal records. Everything was sealed EXCEPT THE DRUG DEALING & GUN CHARGES-can't expunge records when u have these felony charges on ur resume. He has a LONG history of dealing w/ law enforcement. In Aug 05' he was convicted of writing bad checks in Clayton county, Georgia. Some people NEVER learn. Since relocating to GA he spent the 1st 4 yrs working w/troubled youth. You would think they would have run an EXTENSIVE background check when hiring someone 2 work w/boys age 8-18.

Answer 1

If you are a felon you can not posses a firearm in any state.

Answer 2

Hypothetically, no, a convicted felon cannot possess a firearm.  However, I know of instances where the felon appealed to the court (State of TN) to have rights reinstated - including the right to bear arms.  Both guys had drug charges and a very long time passed between their convictions and their reinstatments.  I don't know if they had to have their criminal charges expunged from their records, but I do know neither of them have been in trouble since.  

Also, I have a bit of advice for him.  If he ever does apply for a gun permit, tell him DO NOT LIE.  I have a friend who did that and he got more time for lying about being a "drug addict" than he got for Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine (at the Federal level).

As far as working with troubled kids, if he is clean and sober, there may be kids that he can help that others can't.  Sometimes it takes someone who has been there to help someone who is going there.  And troubled people who need help (especially kids) have a hard time relating to a person who seems to have done everything right in their lives.  If he does not have a history of being a sexual predator, he is clean and sober, and he is trying to resolve his current outstanding charges he might be a good person to work with troubled kids.  He can definately tell them what NOT to do and what doing these things have cost him.

Answer 3

It is illegal for a convicted felon to own or possess a firearm.  That is per the Federal law.

Answer 4

Federal law prohibits felons from possessing firearms, so the state does not matter.

Answer 5

he is in violation of federal law and is a felon in possession of a firearm...a ten year sentence.

You can contact your local ATF Office and let them know.

They may already know and may be looking for him, but its not a high priority.

When you purchase a gun, there is a check. Unfortunately, the law says if the do not come back with a answer in 3 days, the gun shop must give the gun to him. He can fool the check by falsifying info or using variations of his name.

The ATF will eventually get the rejection and then they send a local field agent to his home to collect his guns.

He may also have bought the guns through a private sale, which is unregulated.

Either way, as a felonn, he can NEVER own a gun.

Do everyone a favor and call the ATF.

Answer 6

Convicted Felon? -- ILLEGAL!

Answer 7

Since the case District of Columbia vs Heller was over turned there may be stipulation whether or not where he can have it or keep it. Such as in his house hold. Those Law enforcement officers should try to get up to date on case law.

Answer 8

It doesn't matter if it's Georgia or New York.

A felon in possession of a firearm WILL receive a minimum of 10 years in federal prison, maximum of life in prison.

Period, no exceptions.

You need to report this individual. Not to do so could put you in a bad position criminally for not reporting it.

Answer 9

Any convicted felon (no matter what state) is never allowed to possess a firearm.  This is in accordance with federal law.

Answer 10

No..