Can a felon shoot at a range?

[earlykyler2012]

So one of my good buddies is a felon(we all make mistakes), my question is could he still go to a firing range and shoot legally?

 

[Scutter01]

Felons cannot (in most cases) be in possession of a firearm.

 

[n3v3rtrstamor0n]

i wouldnt advise it as your buddy could and will go to jail if a cop is there.i also hear that dnr is at shooting ranges to check for permits of everyone there.sad but true a felon is not to have or carry a weapon.and yes i agree everyone has had a time with the law.

 

[eldirector]

I would guess that, no, he cannot shoot a firearm. All depends on the definition of "possess". If he is "in possession" of a firearm, he just committed another felony.

Relevant code:
Indiana Code 35-47-4

BTW: Black Powder rifles are not considered "firearms" (gotta love legal definitions!). If he really has the bug, that might be an option. He could also work at getting his rights restored (see the above link).

 

[earlykyler2012]

Thats what I was thinking. I guess if he wants to chance it that's on him, but I'm not going with him.

 

[eldirector]

Thats what I was thinking. I guess if he wants to chance it that's on him, but I'm not going with him.

Good call!

Now, take all of your other (non-felon) buddies shooting, and make him jealous.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

BTW: Black Powder rifles are not considered "firearms" (gotta love legal definitions!).

Under Indiana law black powder rifles are considered firearms.

 

[eldirector]

Under Indiana law black powder rifles are considered firearms.

I stand corrected.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

No, big deal, always remember the Venn diagram of federal and state law.

 

[Mr. Habib]

No, big deal, always remember the Venn diagram of federal and state law.

But wait, how do the laws of Texas fit in?

 

[schafe]

No, big deal, always remember the Venn diagram of federal and state law.

Wow! I'm impressed. What Fancy-Schmancy legal software does it take to produce that diagram, anyway?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I think there is a Venn diagram maker software. Maybe I should contact Fenway and see about making one for INGO?