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Will I be able to get a gun license if I have a felony on my record?

February 24, 2015 by Patrick Donovan

HandgunsOne question I am often asked is, “Will I be able to get a gun license if I have felony on my record?” Unfortunately the answer is NO. Even if you had a Massachusetts gun license for years without any incidents just having a felony on your record will make you ineligible to legally carry a gun in Massachusetts., Once you get a felony on your record you lose right to ever carry a gun in Massachusetts.

Don’t Wait

If you have been charged with a felony (a felony in Massachusetts is defined as any crime punishable by incarceration in state prison) and want to keep your gun right in Massachusetts you need to fight the charges while they are pending. If you wait until after you plead the case then it is too late. An experienced criminal defense attorney can advise you on how to avoid a criminal conviction. If you want to keep your gun license or get one in the future do not wait until it is too late.

Attorney Patrick Donovan is a Massachusetts criminal attorney who has helped many clients avoid a felony conviction. Attorney Donovan is former prosecutor with experience in over fifty Massachusetts Courts. If you or someone you know has been charged with a felony in Massachusetts and wants to keep their gun license call today for a free no obligation consultation.

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