Federal Prosecutions for False Statement(s) to Purchase a Firearm
Purchases of Firearms All purchases of new firearms are to be recorded and registered, with the purchaser’s information and identity. This is in part to determine if the potential purchaser has a felony conviction. If the prospective purchaser has a felony conviction, then he/she is prohibited from possessing, or purchasing, a firearm. False Statements to […]
Persons Prohibited from Possessing Firearms, Including Juveniles
Introduction Among the many firearms violations listed in Title 18 of the U.S. Code, are those in the “prohibited persons” section. Section 922(d) is a list of person who are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Prohibited Persons – Title 18 U.S. Code Section 922 The language of the federal statute that excludes people from possessing […]