2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Felon and Gun Law

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Expert: - 7/9/2009


Question
My girlfriend has a CCW and I am a convicted felon. If we move in together can she still have the CCW and or a gun?

Answer
This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment question.

For this, you will need to either consult with an attorney in your area, or check with your parole officer… even if you are no longer on parole.

Although the question remains as to why a law-abiding person… as attested to by her having a Concealed Weapons license/permit… would want to take up residence with a convicted felon.

The situation is not dissimilar to that of convicted felon G. Gordon Liddy and his wife, who owned and maintained a handgun. Your jurisdiction may view things differently than does the Liddy's.

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