Sale of a Firearm to a Convicted Felon is the illegal transfer of a firearm to a person who has been convicted of a felony in the United States. The sale of a firearm to a felon is a serious federal offense and may result in criminal prosecution. In the United States, the sale of a firearm to a felon is illegal under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). There are two types of Sale of a Firearm to a Convicted Felon — direct sale and indirect sale. A direct sale of a firearm to a convicted felon is when the transfer of the firearm is made directly from the seller to the convicted felon. An indirect sale of a firearm to a convicted felon is when a third party is involved in the transfer of the firearm, such as a friend or family member. Both types of Sale of a Firearm to a Convicted Felon are illegal and carry the same penalties.