Q: Can I legally own a gun without getting my husband in trouble even though he is a felon?
13 years ago my husband (as a teen) went to prison for committing a crime. His charges were felony firearm, assault without the intent to murder, discharging a firearm at a dwelling within city limits, and possession of a short barreled firearm. He did 4 years in prison and was released in 2011. He hasn’t been in trouble with the law since he got out. My question is, if I wanted to get a rifle and keep it locked away in our house, could my husband get in trouble for this? I know I can legally own a gun because I have no record, but I don’t want to get one if he would be arrested for living in the same house in which a gun is owned.
A: Good question. There is a process for people with felonies to restore their gun rights. I would not recommend you keep a weapon in the house or anywhere your husband may be deemed to have constructive possession (i.e. access and ability) until he successfully completes that process.
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