What is the name of your state? Ohio.
In January of 1999 I committed a felony, to be exact 5 felony 5's. I pleaded guilty to 3, 2 were dismissed.
I spent 6 months in CCC (Community Control Center, a minimum security rehabilitation center) and graduated with no troubles.
I have never had an alcohol or drug problem and my crime did not involve violence, children, guns, drugs or alcohol.
I spent 3 years on intense reporting probation during which time I paid restitution in full and had no trouble.
Since this time I have had no other problems and I a free and clear of the law.
This afternoon my wife got a message from her Mother that she had gotten our four year old Son a 22 rifle. When my wife stated that I would prefer to teach my Son how to shoot (Ex Marine), her Mother stated "well since he cant even be in the same house with a gun...".
This got me to thinking, what exactly are the laws.
According to the Ohio laws I have read, as my crime was not of a violent nature I am legal to own any firearm I would like as long as it is legal in the state of Ohio.
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/OHSL.pdf
Relevant information.
It is unlawful for the following persons to knowingly
acquire, have, carry, or use any firearm:
• Fugitives;
• Persons indicted for or convicted of a violent felony
Page 1 Heading 'Possession'.
According to the Federal law on felons in possession of a handgun, since my crime carried a maximum sentence of 365 days and no more, I am legal to own any firearm not on the exempt list.
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=60
Relevant information.
Ineligible Persons
The following classes of people are ineligible to possess, receive, ship, or transport firearms or ammunition:
* Those convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over one year, except state misdemeanors punishable by two years or less.
My crime was a total of 3 felony 5's, maximum term for a felony 5 is 365 days. No more.
With this in mind if I were to purchase a firearm for personal protection or hunting purposes and was to be pulled over in the state of Ohio, would I be arrested as a felon with a firearm, or would there be some proof I could show that would state I was in fact legal to own and possess (but not conceal) a firearm. I am aware that under Ohio and Federal law no provision is made for the type of felony when it comes to Concealed Carry. I am also not interested in concealed carry.
In fact up until this point I was not interested in owning a weapon at all.
However my Son has shown considerable marksmanship with his pellet gun and when he does get older I would like to be able to tech him proper procedures and handling without fear of legal retribution.
Thank you for your time.What is the name of your state?
In January of 1999 I committed a felony, to be exact 5 felony 5's. I pleaded guilty to 3, 2 were dismissed.
I spent 6 months in CCC (Community Control Center, a minimum security rehabilitation center) and graduated with no troubles.
I have never had an alcohol or drug problem and my crime did not involve violence, children, guns, drugs or alcohol.
I spent 3 years on intense reporting probation during which time I paid restitution in full and had no trouble.
Since this time I have had no other problems and I a free and clear of the law.
This afternoon my wife got a message from her Mother that she had gotten our four year old Son a 22 rifle. When my wife stated that I would prefer to teach my Son how to shoot (Ex Marine), her Mother stated "well since he cant even be in the same house with a gun...".
This got me to thinking, what exactly are the laws.
According to the Ohio laws I have read, as my crime was not of a violent nature I am legal to own any firearm I would like as long as it is legal in the state of Ohio.
http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/OHSL.pdf
Relevant information.
It is unlawful for the following persons to knowingly
acquire, have, carry, or use any firearm:
• Fugitives;
• Persons indicted for or convicted of a violent felony
Page 1 Heading 'Possession'.
According to the Federal law on felons in possession of a handgun, since my crime carried a maximum sentence of 365 days and no more, I am legal to own any firearm not on the exempt list.
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/Federal/Read.aspx?id=60
Relevant information.
Ineligible Persons
The following classes of people are ineligible to possess, receive, ship, or transport firearms or ammunition:
* Those convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over one year, except state misdemeanors punishable by two years or less.
My crime was a total of 3 felony 5's, maximum term for a felony 5 is 365 days. No more.
With this in mind if I were to purchase a firearm for personal protection or hunting purposes and was to be pulled over in the state of Ohio, would I be arrested as a felon with a firearm, or would there be some proof I could show that would state I was in fact legal to own and possess (but not conceal) a firearm. I am aware that under Ohio and Federal law no provision is made for the type of felony when it comes to Concealed Carry. I am also not interested in concealed carry.
In fact up until this point I was not interested in owning a weapon at all.
However my Son has shown considerable marksmanship with his pellet gun and when he does get older I would like to be able to tech him proper procedures and handling without fear of legal retribution.
Thank you for your time.What is the name of your state?