Seattle, WA asked in Criminal Law for Washington

Q: If I was charged with a class c felony as a minor can I purchase a firearm at 18? Or 21?

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  • Mt Vernon, WA
  • Licensed in Washington

A: When you say charged, do you mean convicted? If you were convicted, then your right to possess a firearm is likely revoked. You would need to get your right bear arms reinstated. The good news is that you may get that right reinstated if you have been crime free for 5 years. You would need to petition the superior court of the county in which you live (if you reside in Washington) OR the county of the court where the conviction occurred.

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