I wonder when that happened. I know that felons who served long jail terms carried guns out in the open in the old west up till about 1900, after they were released from jail.
“I wonder when that happened.”
IIRC Felons lost their gun rights in the 1950/1960’s (though I could be wrong, I’m looking for a date/act, no luck so far, but it’s what I’ve been told).
In 1996 those merely accused of DV (misdemeanor) with a protection order (no conviction required) lose their rights, as well as all those convicted of a DV misdemeanor. I’m not sure of every situation that will result in a loss of 2A rights (they’re calling it a priviledge now), but they are increasing. Hence many/most petty crimes/statutes are becoming felonies, because the aim is submission, and nothing more.
“I know that felons who served long jail terms carried guns out in the open in the old west up till about 1900, after they were released from jail.”
I’ve heard the same, and that one was even allowed to have a gun in jail if awaiting trial, but I’m looking for a historical reference to back that up. Not sure yet where to look, though.