can you guy a handgun if your spouse was convicted of a crime

**3800** · October 6th, 2015, 05:00 PM

I was thinking of purchasing a gun, but my wife was convicted of a crime and sentenced to six months in jail. Does this now mean a gun cannot even be int the house? I was going to ask for more information but since I was here I thought I would ask here as well

me purchasing a gun has nothing to do with her crime or committing crimes

**gnbrotz** · October 6th, 2015, 05:26 PM

Probably not, but it may take some extraordinary measures on your part to remain legal. Did the conviction happen in PA? Do you know what the maximum *possible* sentence was for her offense? That's more important that what her actual sentence was.

ETA - I see from your other thread that your wife is currently incarcerated. Even if her conviction is not permanently disabling, it is likely that having a "gun-free home" may be a condition of parole/probation at some point in her future. Her current situation and record of conviction should have no effect on your ability to legally purchase and possess firearms, but you may need to voluntarily waive that right for a period of time, in order for her to meet (temporary) post-release conditions placed upon her.

If her conviction triggers a permanent disability, that's where the 'extraordinary measures' may come into play. They will likely not be an option at all during parole/probation.

**Remington788** · October 6th, 2015, 05:41 PM

Also, if you live in Cleveland, you may be subject to different laws than the people here, on a Pennsylvania centric web site.

**stainless** · October 6th, 2015, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Remington788

Also, if you live in Cleveland, you may be subject to different laws than the people here, on a Pennsylvania centric web site.

Yes 3800, you are asking the wrong questions on this forum. You must find out the laws in Ohio.

**gnbrotz** · October 7th, 2015, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by stainless

Yes 3800, you are asking the wrong questions on this forum. You must find out the laws in Ohio.

Not necessarily. A potential prohibition may come into play at the federal level, based on the possible maximum sentence for the conviction. If that's true, state borders won't change anything.