Legal Question in Criminal Law in Montana
firearms laws
In the state of Montana is it legal for a convicted felon to possess a firarm or a black powder firarm
Asked on 1/09/07, 3:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: firearms laws
No, because it is unlawful under Federal law which trumps MT law. A "Prohibited Person" may not possess a firearm in any state because of Federal law. No exceptions.
Answered on 1/09/07, 4:59 pm
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