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October 30, 2020What is the penalty for violating the federal firearm law?
Anyone who has or buys a gun in violation of the federal firearm law can be punished by a fine, jail time for up to 10 years, or both. 1
1 18 USC § 924(a)(2)
State Gun Laws
- Basic Info and Definitions
- Guns and Protection Orders
- I have a protection order against the abuser. Can s/he keep a gun or buy a new gun?
- I have a temporary (ex parte) protection order against the abuser. Can his/her gun be taken away?
- Is there anything I can do to make it more likely that my abuser's gun is taken away when I get a protection order?
- The abuser did not show up for the protection order hearing. Can his/her gun still be taken away?
- Guns and Criminal Convictions
- If the abuser has been convicted of a crime, can s/he keep or buy a gun?
- If a law enforcement officer or other government employee is convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor, can s/he have or buy a gun?
- How can I find out if the abuser has been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or a felony?
- More Information and Where to Get Help
- If the abuser's gun(s) is taken away, what will happen to it?
- Who do I notify if I think the abuser should not have a gun?
- What is the penalty for violating the federal firearm law?
- I do not have a protection order against the abuser, and s/he has not been convicted of a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor. Can s/he have a gun?
- What will happen if the abuser tries to purchase a gun?
- The abuser uses a gun for his/her job. Does the law still apply?
- I've read through all of this information and I am still confused. What can I do?
