Can ex-felon have a paintball gun in West Virginia?

Answer 1

Yes, someone who has been convicted of a felony can have a paintball gun.

A firearm is not legal for an individual who has been convicted of a felony1 but a paintball gun is not classified as a "firearm"2 under California Penal Code.

1Calif. Penal Code 12021.

(a)(1) Any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, of the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, ... who owns, purchases, receives, or has in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control any firearm is guilty of a felony.

Difference Between a "Firearm" and a Paintball Gun (Classified as a "BB Device")

2California Pental Code, however differeniates between a firearm and a device such as a paintball gun:

12001 (2) (b) As used in this title, "firearm" means any device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a

projectile by the force of any explosion or other form of combustion.

12001 (2) (g) For purposes of Sections 12551 and 12552, the term "BB device" means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, not exceeding 6mm caliber, through the force of air pressure,

gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun.

Any information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, the writer is not offering tax, legal or other professional advice. If such advice is needed the services of the appropriate practicing professional person should be sought.

Answer 2

Yes, they can own a paintball gun. The law says no firearms, but BB guns, airsoft guns, and paintball guns use air or CO2 and are there for not restricted by the firearm laws and restricted.

Answer 3

There is no registration process or background check for paintball ownership.

Answer 4

Idk about west Virginia, but here in idiana and I'm pretty sure everywhere else there is no background checks for paintball gun purchases so your all good.

Happy hunting

-shanie

Answer 5

There are no background checks for paintball guns. Anyone over the age of 18 can purchase one.

Answer 6

yes