Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee
can a covicted felon be arrested for purchasing ammo
Asked on 9/19/12, 7:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Under federal law, (18 United States Code �922), yes:
(g) It shall be unlawful for any person�
(1) who has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
... (there are more limitations as well) ...
to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition; or to receive any firearm or ammunition which has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Answered on 9/19/12, 7:59 am
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