Can A Convicted Felon Hunt In Cali?

That answers the assinine "hunting in California" question which began this thread, unless the would-be hunter plans on using a bow, axalatl or rock.
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No it doesn't, No 6 - because the very definition of "firearm", for ex-con purposes, may not include muzzleloader, BP-equivalent guns, and I don't think that it does.
 
Be VERY careful!

"No it doesn't, No 6 - because the very definition of "firearm", for ex-con purposes, may not include muzzleloader, BP-equivalent guns, and I don't think that it does."

I know the section you refer to. However, in my state, a felon tried that excuse - and LOST. Specifically, he used a C&B revolver to kidnap and rape a woman, then challenged the conviction for unlawful possession on the grounds that antique firearms were not included.

The court held that carrying a loaded gun, regardless of whether it was an antique, required a license; further, that a felon so carrying was in violation.

California does not strike me as likely to be charitable in this regard.
 
The simple answer to the original question is: Yes. A convicted felon can hunt in California. He just can't use a gun. If he can kll his quarry with a rock or spear or even run it down and dispatch it with his bare hands and teeth, as native Americans did for millions of years, he can hunt all he wants and I doubt anyone would deny him that opportunity, open season or not.
 
I read somewhere that a felon can petition (I think the courts) to get their gun rights back. But the cost i saw was pretty steep around ten thousand dollars steep. But this was a few years ago so i don't know if it can still be done.
 
Thank you all for the replies.

As for my asinine, well, I'm not very clear what the laws are, and thought it would be easier to ask. I realize that my asking was a long shot, and I'm aware of California's stand point on guns. You're looked at as some kind of criminal if you even mention you like guns. And better luck trying to explain that you like guns but don't really hunt. I guess target shooting for fun and to hone your marksmanship is just stupid. And no Number 6, I did not fall alseep in Gov class. This is California, and guns are never even mentioned, which is why I'm a little shaky on this topic.

I know he's a convicted fellon, and he's not the kind of person you'd want to have a firearm. I am not quite sure what he did, something along the lines of possesion I believe, but I know he has never robbed, raped, attacked, or killed anyone. Sure he screwed up back then, but he's a good guy and I don't think it'll hurt to let a 70 year old man borrow a shotgun to go pheasant hunting one time.

He is no exception to the law, and you are all right, no convicted fellon should be allowed to posses a firearm. Thanks again for making the laws clear. And I'll be sure to drop him off at the nearest county jail Number 6.
 
Still obtuse

"And no Number 6, I did not fall alseep in Gov class. This is California, and guns are never even mentioned, which is why I'm a little shaky on this topic."

Poor excuse for a worse question. Guns are not the subject; FEDERALISM is. Grasp the concept.

In case you still don't get it; I'll break it down even further:

1. Federal law prohibits felons from possessing firearms.

2. Federal law trumps local law in any conflict between the two.

3. This is a fundamental concept of Federalism.

4. Federalism is the basis of our country's system of government.

NOW do you "get it?" :rolleyes:

"Thanks again for making the laws clear. And I'll be sure to drop him off at the nearest county jail Number 6."

Your ability to grasp what is clear is still suspect. As your felon (note correct spelling) has already SERVED his time, your little shot is as inane as it is petty.

But hey; thanks for playing - now enjoy the HOME version of our game........:D
 
Number 6, thank you for your wonderful lesson on federalism. I had no idea that local laws do not overide federal laws. I once heard that you can go to court and take care of that little convicted felon shenanigans, and get it removed off of your record. I was just curious if anything like this is even possible. I appologize for not having a degree in firearm laws. I just wanted to be clear on this subject by asking since we're talking about the law.

Be assured, I do understand everything clearly now. It looks like I can't start my "Give a Criminal a Gun" association anymore. And you're correct, for askign a question like this I am insane (not correct spelling). ;) I must be for asking a question like this in the legal section of a gun forum. And talking about forums, I guess they're uselss when you need a quick answer to assure yoursef of something.

Oh and speaking of being obtuse, you keep thinking that I'm trying get get around the law. If you could comprehend the question in my first post, you'd see that I'm saying that I know a convicted felon, and am curious if there is any way that he may be able to hunt again.
 
Answered several times over

"I once heard that you can go to court and take care of that little convicted felon shenanigans, and get it removed off of your record."

What you blithely disregard as a "little convicted felon shenanigans" is "removed" under state procedures - if at all. Lotsa luck......

"If you could comprehend the question in my first post, you'd see that I'm saying that I know a convicted felon, and am curious if there is any way that he may be able to hunt again."

If you could comprehend the numerous responses alerting you to Federal law and the non-firearm options, you would not have dragged your near-pointless thread out so long. :rolleyes:
 
I believe I posted 3 times after asking my question. Once to thank everyone for their replies, and the other two were just for you. I did not drag anything on. I was told how it is and left it at that. I should have researched before asking, but again, since this isn't a question about which gun manufactuer builds better quality firearms, and instead it being a question about the law, I wanted to ask people who knew. I have absolutely no knowledge of any of this, nor experience with the law. It's nice to hear from people who do have experience and know something. I probably should have named my thread better. It sounded as if I'm searching for anything that'll let criminals get their hands on guns. I shouldn't have mentioned California either because that's all you seem to see, which is why you keep telling me over and over that local laws have nothing over federal. Again, poor choice of a title on my part.

After searching this forum numerous times, the biggest thing that I have learned is that you get off by disagreeing with people, no matter the topic, and completely demoralizing them on their, in your eyes, stupidity. Especially if the question could have been asnwered after a little research. What good is a forum if you cant ask and discuss? If we all researched, there would be little going on here. Sometimes people like to ask other people who know a thing or two as their research. And since when does a typo mean people know anything about what they're talking about?

Anyways, thanks again to everyone. In the future I will not ask things without extensive research.
 
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