Convicted computer hacker - going to a range?

[dr_hax]

Hi, I'm and MD resident convicted of a felony for computer hacking and sentenced to probation. I'm aware that what I did was quite stupid, and I have learned a lot from it and changed for the better. In MD I'm allowed to own black powder guns. I would like to add that my offense was a very overblown college prank, and did not involve stealing or destroying anything. I've never even had a traffic ticket.

I take trips up to PA a good bit, and I was looking over 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105. My offense best corresponds to § 7611(a)(1), which is not on the list of prohibiting offenses for possession of a firearm in § 6105(b) or meets subsection (c).

I'm currently seeking a gubernatorial pardon for my offense, which I do expect to receive, albeit in some years as the system is terribly backlogged.

My question is simple: is it legal for me to shoot at a range in PA?

[t1066]

Since it is a felony, you are federally prohibited until you get it pardoned/expunged.

In PA, it is my understanding (and I am NOT a lawyer) that you are prohibited from modern and black powder weapons as long as you are a felon.

I would not go to a range.

[eyecanshoot]

Is a convicted hacker allowed to be on the internet? Are you sure your not prohibited from internet use?

[dr_hax]

Is a convicted hacker allowed to be on the internet? Are you sure your not prohibited from internet use?

Quite ironically, my probation terms did not even have any restrictions placed upon technology usage. I was just drug tested to no end...

[dr_hax]

Since it is a felony, you are federally prohibited until you get it pardoned/expunged.

In PA, it is my understanding (and I am NOT a lawyer) that you are prohibited from modern and black powder weapons as long as you are a felon.

I would not go to a range.

I believe not under 18 USC § 921 as PA has adopted differing laws. My conviction was on a state level, not federal. At least that's what my defense lawyer told me, I've been shooting in Delaware several times.

Edit: Interesting case from the 7th circuit involving the schism between state and federal law on firearms possession for a convicted felon: https://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov...4.91-3744.html

This would have to be PA specific, as for example in DE it is perfectly legal (or at least my lawyer told me) to possess all the guns I want.

[knight0334]

Hi, I'm and MD resident convicted of a felony for computer hacking and sentenced to probation. I'm aware that what I did was quite stupid, and I have learned a lot from it and changed for the better. In MD I'm allowed to own black powder guns. I would like to add that my offense was a very overblown college prank, and did not involve stealing or destroying anything. I've never even had a traffic ticket.

I take trips up to PA a good bit, and I was looking over 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105. My offense best corresponds to § 7611(a)(1), which is not on the list of prohibiting offenses for possession of a firearm in § 6105(b) or meets subsection (c).

I'm currently seeking a gubernatorial pardon for my offense, which I do expect to receive, albeit in some years as the system is terribly backlogged.

My question is simple: is it legal for me to shoot at a range in PA?

If the guns you will be shooting are solely "antique firearms", IE: blackpowder guns that don't use fixed cartridges, guns made prior to 1898, and guns made after 1898 who's ammunition isn't available through normal means of commerce - then quite possibly yes.

[t1066]

I believe not under 18 USC § 921 as PA has adopted differing laws. My conviction was on a state level, not federal. At least that's what my defense lawyer told me, I've been shooting in Delaware several times.

Edit: Interesting case from the 7th circuit involving the schism between state and federal law on firearms possession for a convicted felon: https://bulk.resource.org/courts.gov...4.91-3744.html

This would have to be PA specific, as for example in DE it is perfectly legal (or at least my lawyer told me) to possess all the guns I want.

Read these posts:
http://forum.pafoa.org/1799458-post-63.html

http://forum.pafoa.org/1799468-post-64.html

And I'm not saying your conviction was federal. I'm saying that federal law makes your state conviction of a felony a federal prohibitor.

I can see some situtations that *MAY* potentially allow you to handle black powder weapons in PA. But you would need to talk to a lawyer who specializes in PA firearms laws to see if your situation would allow that. But short of that, I wouldn't even consider it.

[knight0334]

Since it is a felony, you are federally prohibited until you get it pardoned/expunged.

In PA, it is my understanding (and I am NOT a lawyer) that you are prohibited from modern and black powder weapons as long as you are a felon.

I would not go to a range.

Federal law doesn't prohibit a felon from owning, using, possession "antique" type firearms.

Nor does any felony that has a max sentence up to one year prohibit a person from owning any type of gun(some states still have 1year max felonies). And neither do certain white collar felonies.

PA's 6105 doesn't further prohibit him.

[t1066]

Federal law doesn't prohibit a felon from owning, using, possession "antique" type firearms.

I did understand that.

Nor does any felony that has a max sentence up to one year prohibit a person from owning any type of gun(some states still have 1year max felonies). And neither do certain white collar felonies.

PA's 6105 doesn't further prohibit him.

I'd forgotten the under 1 year limit.

Though at this point, I'm wondering if I can get black powder weapons. My current record is a non-specific 6 month misdemeanor from another state.

Not sure if it worth the consult though, as I'm hoping in a few months it will become a non-issue for me.

[Shodan]

It's obvious from your user name that you are totally rehabilitated.