If you are eligible for a hunting license and successfully obtain one, sure. There is nothing saying that a felon cannot become a hunter as long as they can get the appropriate licensing and can use something that can effectively deal with the hunted prey in a safe and humane way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obtaining a hunting license as a felon can be difficult and, again, can depend on the state you live in. Proper research beforehand will cut down on the chases of reoffending or wasted time trying to obtain a hunting license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should also make sure that your pellet gun is capable of hunting animals – failing to do so will mean that you might not get a license due to inadequate equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent law changes have put a minimum joule count on air guns and their use for hunting. If you own a pellet gun that cannot produce the minimum \u201cmuzzle velocity\u201d of at least 20 joules, you will not be able to hunt with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes sense, really, as you will probably not be able to hunt and kill anything worth hunting and killing with such a weak weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you follow the law to the letter and go down all the correct rabbit holes to be in compliance with the law. When you have done that, check again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can be a legal minefield for felons who are trying to partake in activities that are generally thought to exclude felons, so legal advice and even representation may be necessary to win your chance to have a hunting license and get back to hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that being mistaken for owning a firearm is also very possible if you are hunting with a pellet gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caution is important above all and being able to show that you are legally allowed to hunt with your pellet gun might be necessary for the name of clearing your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, felons are usually allowed to own pellet guns and can use them for practice shooting and similar activities on their land without too much legal questioning and even less of it than would be able to go to court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, proper research for the rules of your state is incredibly important as you don\u2019t want to accidentally break the law and use a pellet gun if you\u2019re not allowed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also only hunt if you have a hunting license. Failing to obtain one before using your pellet gun to hunt will make the question of owning this time of air gun irrelevant – you could face an additional sentence and this will lead to potentially spending more time inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek expert legal advice in your area, preferably from someone who often deals with the rights of felons or hunting law. They will be able to support you in getting back to your hobbies and resuming your life now that you have left prison.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"