Quote from: grumpy on February 28, 2013, 09:18:24 PMYa got that one backwards. Its under 30" is considered a firearm.Quote from: AmericanPsycho on February 27, 2013, 09:21:45 PMQuote from: Berky on February 27, 2013, 09:10:06 PMI would imagine convicted felons can still possess pellet guns? It's not considered a firearm. Whats your take on this topic?It depends. While air guns aren't considered firearms under federal law, some states do. For example, in Michigan an air gun with an overall length of less then 30 inches and rifled barrel is considered a firearm.I said under 30 inches, how am I wrong?
Ya got that one backwards. Its under 30" is considered a firearm.Quote from: AmericanPsycho on February 27, 2013, 09:21:45 PMQuote from: Berky on February 27, 2013, 09:10:06 PMI would imagine convicted felons can still possess pellet guns? It's not considered a firearm. Whats your take on this topic?It depends. While air guns aren't considered firearms under federal law, some states do. For example, in Michigan an air gun with an overall length of less then 30 inches and rifled barrel is considered a firearm.
Quote from: Berky on February 27, 2013, 09:10:06 PMI would imagine convicted felons can still possess pellet guns? It's not considered a firearm. Whats your take on this topic?It depends. While air guns aren't considered firearms under federal law, some states do. For example, in Michigan an air gun with an overall length of less then 30 inches and rifled barrel is considered a firearm.
I would imagine convicted felons can still possess pellet guns? It's not considered a firearm. Whats your take on this topic?
Quote from: mtsheron70 on February 28, 2013, 05:58:44 PMThe funny thing is if you ever look at certain felonies you laugh and wonder why they are considered such.No kidding. Everything is a felony nowadays. Performing electrical work for hire without a state lecense is a felony where I live. Yeah, real dangerous people.
The funny thing is if you ever look at certain felonies you laugh and wonder why they are considered such.
Sorry, I misread that. Quote from: AmericanPsycho on February 28, 2013, 10:10:00 PMQuote from: grumpy on February 28, 2013, 09:18:24 PMYa got that one backwards. Its under 30" is considered a firearm.Quote from: AmericanPsycho on February 27, 2013, 09:21:45 PMQuote from: Berky on February 27, 2013, 09:10:06 PMI would imagine convicted felons can still possess pellet guns? It's not considered a firearm. Whats your take on this topic?It depends. While air guns aren't considered firearms under federal law, some states do. For example, in Michigan an air gun with an overall length of less then 30 inches and rifled barrel is considered a firearm.I said under 30 inches, how am I wrong?
It depends on the state. Federally, yes, a felon can own them. Also, some states are better than others in getting those rights restored/expunged. Depends on the crime and if you've been clean for a long time, etc. But I think you have to hire a lawyer to petititon the court or something.
Quote from: blind dog on February 28, 2013, 08:22:19 PMQuote from: mtsheron70 on February 28, 2013, 05:58:44 PMThe funny thing is if you ever look at certain felonies you laugh and wonder why they are considered such.No kidding. Everything is a felony nowadays. Performing electrical work for hire without a state lecense is a felony where I live. Yeah, real dangerous people.I am a master electrician and let me tell you, those people are much, much more dangerous than you think!
I have mentioned airguns to 2 friends that are felons in Texas. They were both told they could not own anything that shoots a projectile by their probation officers. They are both off probation but still believe they can't even have an air soft gun.
I was just talking to a friend last night about this. He said he could own a muzzle loader but not a shotgun or rifle. I suggested a pellet gun. Told him there were some with enough FPE to take down a person breaking into his house. He may look into it to check Indiana laws.