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If I am convicted of a Federal crime, can I or a family member own or possess a firearm?

If I am convicted of a Federal crime, can I or a family member own or possess a firearm?

An individual convicted of a felony offense is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. ยง 922(g)(1). Possession of a firearm by a family member living in the same residence as a convicted felon could constitute constructive possession, which may violate federal law.

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