Gun Ownership Restrictions for Convicted Felons: Understanding the Law

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