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To: SJackson

Maybe they bowhunt? I think a felon can own a bow...........


2 posted on 10/31/2007 4:48:53 PM PDT by Panzerfaust
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To: Panzerfaust

Some of depends on the state and the level of the felony. Non-violent felons can in some cases use long guns for hunting after a certain amount of time has passed after they serve their term. (I believe in TX it’s 5 yrs after the completion of all the term, parole probation etc.) They must apply to the state for the exception. I am unsure if they can own the guns or just possess them for hunting purposes.

I am going on memory from an obscure reference to the Penal Code when I was in the Academy, so I may be wrong.


12 posted on 10/31/2007 4:56:03 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (There is no such thing as an experienced suicide bomber)
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To: Panzerfaust

Maybe not. Felons on parole or probation are not allowed to have a “weapon”. That includes knives and clubs. Bows could be included.


15 posted on 10/31/2007 5:00:10 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
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To: Panzerfaust
Maybe they bowhunt? I think a felon can own a bow...........

That's a different tag, there are two, archery and gun, not interchangeable. I don't know if felons can buy a bow tag in WI.

16 posted on 10/31/2007 5:01:10 PM PDT by SJackson (every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and figtree, none to make him afraid,)
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To: Panzerfaust

Yep that is true. Whoever posted this should have looked into that. A bow is not considered a firearm.


33 posted on 10/31/2007 6:04:29 PM PDT by lndrvr1972
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