Wrongful Possession Of A Firearm In Minnesota
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(Gross Misdemeanor) Any person who carries a pistol without a permit to carry or who knowingly makes a false statement to obtain a permit to carry is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (Felony) A second or subsequent offense is a five-year felony.
Felony Charges and Convictions – In Minnesota, if it's a crime of violence felony conviction, then it's a lifetime ban. If it's not a crime of violence, firearm rights are restored upon the restoration of civil rights.
To be eligible for the restoration of gun rights in Minnesota, felons must satisfy several requirements: completing any sentence imposed, including probation or parole and demonstrating that they have been rehabilitated and no longer pose a risk to public safety.
“What's the penalty for felon in possession?” The maximum penalty in Minnesota for gun possession by a prohibited person with a felony “crime of violence” conviction, is fifteen years. And for most other ineligible person in possession of a gun cases the maximum is one year (Gross Misdemeanor).
