Law related to convicted felon?
Question
I have a friend who does not belive he may hunt at all. I say after a certain amount of time he may hunt. whos right?
Answer
Cecil,
Unless your friend's civil rights have been restored by a court, including his right to own a firearm, he cannot legally possess a firearm for any purpose. If he is found to be in possession of any firearm of any type, he could be charged with a felony crime. It is also a felony crime for anyone to knowingly provide a convicted felon with a firearm.
Since you didn't mention bow hunting, I am assuming you are talking about hunting with a firearm. Your friend is correct in that case. He cannot legally possess a firearm for any reason.
Best regards,
Doug Little
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