California Law
How long are persons convicted of a felony prohibited from possessing firearms under California law?
Answer
For life
Under California law, persons convicted of felonies are prohibited for life from acquiring or possessing firearms, and are prohibited for ten years when convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses.
Source: Chapter 6: Persons Ineligible to Possess Firearms
Not the answer
- Ten years
- One year
- Until the sentence has been served
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