Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

In California, can I legally own a handgun living in the same residence as my brother, who is a convicted felon? Is he allowed to be in the same house?


Asked on 5/28/15, 1:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Phillip D. Wheeler, Esq. Phillip D. Wheeler, Attorney At Law

There should be no problem if the felon has no access to the gun; this is YOUR responsibility. Check out both CA law (PCS 12072) and federal law (18 USC 922(d)) that make it illegal for you to furnish a felon with a firearm, so you should take careful steps to assure that you could not be accused of such.

For more information, check out http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/Cfl2007.pdf

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Answered on 5/28/15, 2:03 pm
Phillip D. Wheeler, Esq. Phillip D. Wheeler, Attorney At Law

P.S. In my opinion, I recommend you get a safe where only YOU know the combination or have the key. Hiding under the bed or in the closet just isn't good enough to protect yourself. Good luck.

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Answered on 5/28/15, 2:05 pm


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