A little late for this dustup, but have you tried writing to your governor to have the prohibition on gun ownership lifted? Each state has a different process, but if you search "(state) felon gun rights restored" you should be able to find the process for your state. It's not a 100% success rate, but for non-violent felonies with a long clean period you've got a decent chance.
Actually, I live in Texas where a felon can legally own a gun in their home under state law after 5 years off paper. But I cant practice with it at a range because I cant leave my house with it and would be highly irresponsible for me to have it with no idea.
Seriously, though, call a lawyer and see if there's anything that might be possible since you were a minor and it was non-violent. Many states have processes to have felonies reduced after the fact or have your conviction expunged or even just sealed.
And don't overlook what the other guy said. Contact the Governor's Office and ask if he would be willing to pardon you for your 20+ year old crime that you have already served a sentence for and behaved ever since so you can once again exercise your rights as a citizen. You might be surprised.
I have no idea. I dont know how they relate to one another in comparison or anything. I mean legally if it's not a real gun I can carry it outside of the house.
Most ranges (at least around me) have rentals available, so you should at least be able to practice with something similar. Or find one you like as a rental and buy one of the same.
Sucks to be me. I'm a felon who cant legally own a gun, though I have faith ACB may just change that. Teenager non violent felony. I'm 41 now so...
A little late for this dustup, but have you tried writing to your governor to have the prohibition on gun ownership lifted? Each state has a different process, but if you search "(state) felon gun rights restored" you should be able to find the process for your state. It's not a 100% success rate, but for non-violent felonies with a long clean period you've got a decent chance.
Actually, I live in Texas where a felon can legally own a gun in their home under state law after 5 years off paper. But I cant practice with it at a range because I cant leave my house with it and would be highly irresponsible for me to have it with no idea.
Seriously, though, call a lawyer and see if there's anything that might be possible since you were a minor and it was non-violent. Many states have processes to have felonies reduced after the fact or have your conviction expunged or even just sealed.
And don't overlook what the other guy said. Contact the Governor's Office and ask if he would be willing to pardon you for your 20+ year old crime that you have already served a sentence for and behaved ever since so you can once again exercise your rights as a citizen. You might be surprised.
I wasn't a minor. I was a teenager, but a legal adult.
Could you practice with airsoft?
I have no idea. I dont know how they relate to one another in comparison or anything. I mean legally if it's not a real gun I can carry it outside of the house.
Most ranges (at least around me) have rentals available, so you should at least be able to practice with something similar. Or find one you like as a rental and buy one of the same.
Have you tried for expungement? It's expensive, but wipes the slate clean