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I was convicted of a felony before the Gun Control Act of 1968. Can I obtain a pistol license?

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ANSWER: No. According to the Gun Control Act, no one convicted of a felony may possess firearms. It does not matter if the conviction was before or after the G.C.A. became effective in 1968.
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What is the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968?

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Recipients of federal funding for law enforcement under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d, are prohibited by that statute from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
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Where should I go to obtain a Pistol Carrier's License?

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Pistol Carrier's Licenes, also commonly referred to as Pistol Toter's Permits, can be obtained from your county Probate Court. In Spalding County the Probate Court is located on the second floor of the county courthouse main building at the corner of S. 6th and E. Solomon St. You can contact them for more information at 770-467-4340.
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Who may obtain a pistol license?

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Frequently Asked Questi...
ANSWER: Title 13A-11-75 of the Alabama State Code provides that the Sheriff of a county may issue a qualified or unlimited license to a person residing in the county, provided the person has a good reason to fear injury to his person or property, or has any other proper reason for carrying a pistol, and is a suitable person to be licensed.
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How do I obtain a Concealed Pistol License?

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Washington State Law requires that you apply for a CPL (concealed pistol license) to the jurisdiction where you reside.* For all the options below, a current, valid picture-ID is required. If your ID does not have a current Redmond address on it, please bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill.** Redmond residents may apply for an original CPL between the hours of 9:00 - 10:45 am, Tuesday or Thursday, at the front counter of the Public Safety Building. An original CPL is $60.
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If I lost my right to vote because I was convicted of a felony, how can I get it restored?

Voting Section Frequently Asked Questions
Each state has different rules on the rights of convicted felons to vote and on restoration of those rights once it has been lost. Contact your state election board for the most current law.
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What is the Gun-Free Schools Act?

Iowa Depatment of Education
The federal Gun-Free Schools Act (at 20 U.S.C. section 7151) requires each State receiving federal education funds (this includes Iowa) to have in effect a State law requiring local schools to expel students who bring firearms to school. Each district reports its expulsion/suspension information on BEDS (Basic Education Data System) by attendance center. Using the definition in Question 6, the Department knows whether any persistently dangerous schools exist in Iowa.
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If I have been convicted of a felony, can I still become credentialed?

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Conviction of a crime is not, in and of itself, a ban to becoming credentialed. However, the bearing, if any, the criminal offense or offenses for which you have been previously convicted will have on your fitness or ability to perform one or more duties or responsibilities related to the credential must be considered. As part of the Application process, you will be required to provide information relative to the conviction to be considered as part of the review of your Application.
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Can I register if I have been convicted of a felony?

Douglas County Election Commission
You can register if you have served your sentence and completed any parole terms and have then waited a two-year period (Click here to view the appropriate section of our website).
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What are the penalties if a defendant is convicted of a felony?

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There are five degrees of regular felonies, ranging from Felony 5 (the least serious) up to Felony 1 (the most serious of regular felonies) Confinement in the local jail for a period followed by community control (some times referred to as a split sentence). Prison refers to a Penitentiary Institution under the control of the Ohio Department of Corrections. They are located all over the state.
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How can I get my rights restored if I was convicted of a felony?

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You may click here to download the “Application for Certificate of Restoration” and contact Charlotte Mullis at (423) 493-5100 ext. 231 to see if you are eligible.
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Can those convicted of a felony apply for licensure?

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Yes, Convicted felons may apply, but they must complete a background history form and submit all requested documentation for review. (Back to top) A list of Florida approved Radiologic Technology programs can be found at our websiteat http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/rad-tech/Rad_Tech_Prog.pdf (pdf - kb). For a list of national programs, please visit the ARRT’s website at www.arrt.org. Please note that we cannot assign CE credit for passing a registry examination.
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I have only lived in this county for one week, can I obtain a pistol license in this county?

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Frequently Asked Questi...
ANSWER: According to Title 14 (Section 177) of the Alabama State Code, the Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County may issue you a license if you are a resident of Tuscaloosa County. However, it is the policy of this office that you establish residence in this county six (6) months in order to satisfy the question that you are a bona fide resident and qualify for a license.
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I am buying another pistol today. Do I need to obtain another license?

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Frequently Asked Questi...
ANSWER: No. Your pistol license is a license for you to carry any pistol, however, it is a good idea to have all your pistols listed and the list kept in a secure place.
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Can I obtain a conditional driver's license to go to and from work if I am convicted?

New Jersey DWI Frequently Asked Questions by New Jersey Lawy...
No. This is probably the most common question I am asked. The revocation of your driver's license in New Jersey is mandatory for the prescribed period(s). There are no exceptions in New Jersey Law “ there is no conditional driver's license for work or otherwise.
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Can I become a nurse if I have been convicted of a felony?

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Texas law states if you have ever been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, you may be ineligible to receive a nursing license in the State of Texas. You must submit to a criminal background check. Drug and assault related offenses are carefully scrutinized.
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I eligible for the examination if I have been convicted of a felony?

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No. However, you must be a resident of NY or NJ when you are appointed to the police academy training program. No. However, you must be a United States citizen at the time of appointment to the police academy training program. No. However, you must possess a valid New York State or New Jersey State driver's license at the time of appointment to the police academy training program.
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I have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor; may I still enter into the program?

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Any student may apply for admission to a matriculated program at CUNY regardless of criminal history. Conviction is not an automatic barrier to licensing or registration. The New York State Department of Education considers each case on its individual merit.
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What is the Toxic Substances Control Act?

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The TSCA (15 U.S.C. s/s 2601 et seq.), enacted by Congress in 1976, gives the Environmental Protection Agency the ability to track industrial chemicals currently produced or imported into the United States. The EPA screens these chemicals and can require reporting, testing or banning of those that may pose an environmental or human-health hazard.
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Does a pistol license have to be renewed?

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Frequently Asked Questi...
ANSWER: Yes, Title 14(Section 177) of the Alabama State Code states that a pistol license is valid for only one year from date of issue and must be renewed. Otherwise, the license expires.
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How do I apply for a Concealed Pistol License?

The City of Battle Ground, Washington — Police
Residents of the City of Battle Ground or non-residents of the State of Washington, can pick up applications for a Concealed Pistol License at the front desk of the police department. Applicants living outside the city limits of Battle Ground must apply for their license within the jurisdiction in which they reside. Applicants must be 21 years of age, and must be U.S. citizens. Fingerprinting for a license is completed on Tuesdays 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Fridays 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
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How can I obtain a pistol permit?

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Pistol permit applications are available at the police department. The application lists the appropriate steps the applicant will need to follow in order to obtain a pistol permit.
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Can I get a conditional license if I was convicted of DWI or DWAI?

NYS DMV - Frequently Asked Questions
If you receive your first conviction for DWI or DWAI and you participate in the Drinking Driver Program (DDP), you can receive a conditional license. The DMV determines if you are eligible for the DDP. A judge can stop your enrollment in the DDP. To get complete information read the DMV brochure, The Drinking Driver Program.
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What is gun control like in other countries?

Second Amendment Foundation Online
Different countries throughout the world provide examples of wide ranges of gun control. They range from countries like China, where no guns whatsoever are allowed to be carried by citizens, to Colombia, where the government has distributed guns to peasants so that they could defend themselves. Countries that have been closely monitored by U.S. gun rights groups are Australia, the UK, and Canada.
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