My husband is a convicted felon in the state of Texas, but his conviction was over 10 years ago, can he have a deer rifle?

[vgcook123]

My husband is a convicted felon in the state of Texas, but his conviction was over 10 years ago, can he have a deer rifle?

[Johnnie]

Once convicted as a felon it stays with you for your life time, it doesn't matter what state you live in. A felon cannot (legally) own any type of gun, touch one or be around them. You can be on your best behavior since charged with a felony, but you are still a felon.... that is the dead albatross one must wear.
If, you buy a gun for him it is known as a 'straw purchase' and you will get in trouble with the law.

[Bo]

In some jurisdictions, possession of a firearm after a Felony Conviction can get him put away for a long time. I would check with a lawyer and consider making an application in the state of Texas to get the conviction looked at and possibly some kind of expungement of his record, be it a pardon or whatever.
Without that, if he gets caught with a firearm, he is pretty much screwed to the wall and a fair target for law enforcement.

[bigjake]

What would happen say if he went the archery road instead.Maybe he could legally possess a bow instead of a firearm?

[Bo]

ASK a lawyer. In some jurisdictions, bows of any kind are considered weapons and therefore unlawful for felons to have in their possession.

[99explorer]

Bo is right in suggesting a lawyer, who could petition the Governor under some kind of "restoration of rights" proceeding.
The rate of success is anyone's guess, but I think it would help if the felony conviction were of the non-violent variety, like forgery or tax-evasion.

[qaud50]

maybe he should not have commited a felony and he could own a gun

[hellmut275]

Try getting an application for Executive Clemency. That is the process to follow in some states to get your civil rights restored.