Almost half of all Oklahomans own a gun. This has protection of the Oklahoma Constitution in Art. 2 §26 when the state “shall never” prohibit the right to bear arms. However, the text goes on to say that nothing in the Oklahoma Constitution “shall prevent the legislature from regulating” it. As a result, if you have a felony conviction on your record, you are not able to be a legal gun owner. Thus, possession of firearms after a former conviction is a crime.
Possession of Firearms and Former Conviction
Title 21 §1283 of the Oklahoma Statutes specifically prohibits felons from possession of firearms. This means that a felon cannot own, carry, or be in a vehicle with a firearm. Further, the felony convictions do not have to be specific to Oklahoma. If you have a felony conviction from another state, you are still unable to possess a firearm in Oklahoma. Firearms, in this context, includes shotguns, pistols, rifles, etc.
There are ways for someone with a previous conviction to reinstate their rights to possession of firearms. However, this requires that the felony conviction be non-violent, and there to be only one felony on their record. A two time felon does not have the ability to get rights reinstated.
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Punishing Possession of Firearms by Felons
The law holds strict penalties for felons who are in possession of firearms. If receiving a conviction, you could receive jail time from 1 to 10 years. Further, you may get a second felony on your record. It is also important to know that if you are not a felon, but only supplying a felon with guns, then you are also open to punishment. You will receive fines reaching to a possible $5,000 and if you have a handgun license it will revoke.
Tulsa County Criminal Lawyers Can Help
Possession of Firearms after a former conviction is bad news. If you find yourself charged with this crime you need to get serious criminal defense representation. Many district attorney offices in Oklahoma look for jail sentences for this charge. For a free and confidential consultation with a criminal defense attorney from Tulsa County Lawyers Group call 918.379-4864. Or you can click this link to ask a free online legal question.
