Convicted Felon Airgunner

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Hey All, I’m a convicted felon and a productive member of society,a veteran Marine, anyway I’m sick an tired of getting denied by gun ranges that hav airgun ranges there also, so I’m thinking about starting a Convicted felon airgunner club , I know there’s a lot of us out there and I’m sick an tired of mister joe citizen getting all nervous when we appear , he’ll wer the ones always on the front lines when the sh#t hits the fan . Any suggestions? Yours truly Dom aka Tack1%er 4847169016
 
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I'll bite. Assuming you're serious-

Although I have no tolerance for criminality whatsoever, assuming you've paid your debt to society I'll not only wish you well in your efforts to steer felons toward a benign hobby like airgunning, but also thank you for your military service (as I do every veteran and cop I encounter).

That said, probably wise to not elaborate on your felony(s); as it will serve no positive purpose whatsoever. Doubt I'd be the only one to pass judgement(s).

Happy Airgunning,
Ron
 
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AirNGasman said:
I'll bite. Assuming you're serious-

Although I have no tolerance for criminality whatsoever, assuming you've paid your debt to society I'll not only wish you well in your efforts to steer felons toward a benign hobby like airgunning, but also thank you for your military service (as I do every veteran and cop I encounter).

That said, probably wise to not elaborate on your felony(s); as it will serve no positive purpose whatsoever. Doubt I'd be the only one to pass judgement(s).

Happy Airgunning,
Ron
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Thank you Ron
 
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Puppadore said:
I'm not a felon or veteran, just a mister joe citizen. But wouldn't a "veteran airgunner club" be something that people support more? felon or not? It seems it would be wiser to put less weight on convicted felon part in the club name and put more focus on veteran part.
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Yes it would but to me it would feel like I’m trying to act like a politician rather keep it real
 
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My first suggestion is that potential members should check the laws pertaining to their jurisdiction. Here in IL, I don't think convicted felons are allowed to even have airguns. I don't work in justice or law enforcement, so that would need to be verified. IL has some fairly strict gun laws. If you read the FOID act literally, I think shooting a spit wad from a straw classifies as a firearm (air powered, over .18 caliber).
 
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Hey Dom,
Just don't mention you're a convicted felon or a Marine Vet - how would they ever be the wiser.
Oh, I forgot .... they have you fill out a "Yes/No" questionnaire when applying. Lying on the questionnaire is another can of worms ......... :p.

Good luck ........ get in touch with a friend with some property (y).
 
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As others have mentioned, mentioning it a felons club would just draw more attention than you want. It may also limit membership from non-felons. Assuming you run a stright an narrow path now, what restricts you from shooting at a range. Public and private ranges here only ask you for a drivers license - nothing more. I don't know PA laws, so maybe there are additional check, but seems a little out of place. Would you be willing to share with us your experience (ie: walk us through it) when you go to a range and they then deny you access?
 
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Yes it would but to me it would feel like I’m trying to act like a politician rather keep it real
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Not mentioning being a felon is not hiding or being fake... I am frustrated by work, socially awkward, confused dad, and a video game nerd.. I do not need to have all that out to define who I am. I have a feeling if I make a socially awkward airgunners club, the club may have some communication issues.
 
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Well, the last one I tried was totally forthright told them about my past I felt led on by the paid 40 dollars thy did a background check an denied me . In pa it’s ok to hav airguns an archery as a felon . I always loved target shooting from when I was a young lad starting off with the old crossmen 760 ten pump I was an expert shooter three time badge award in the Marines . The m16 just reminded me of my crossmen anyway getting back to the original subject well I just don’t fit in well with squeaky clean kind of folk but that’s ok.
 
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Not mentioning being a felon is not hiding or being fake... I am frustrated by work, socially awkward, confused dad, and a video game nerd.. I do not need to have all that out to define who I am. I have a feeling if I make a socially awkward airgunners club, the club may have some communication issues.
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Lol, good point, good food for thought for me , thank you
 
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boscoebrea said:
How do they know? Can you get your right to vote back.?....I sure the heck wouldn't call it Convicted felon airgun club there is this thing called tack,it is a way to "sell" yourself and your opinions to others......Sorry ,I see you are Tack ,wow...I am all screwed up now.
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I hav the rite to vote and they did a background check
 
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As others have mentioned, mentioning it a felons club would just draw more attention than you want. It may also limit membership from non-felons. Assuming you run a stright an narrow path now, what restricts you from shooting at a range. Public and private ranges here only ask you for a drivers license - nothing more. I don't know PA laws, so maybe there are additional check, but seems a little out of place. Would you be willing to share with us your experience (ie: walk us through it) when you go to a range and they then deny you access?
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Ok , yes if I walked in a a guess I’d be ok but to join they do background checks
 
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Don’t lie about it but don’t advertise it. If you were to walk up to me at the range the last thing I’d ask is about your criminal record. The guy who does all the service work on my air guns has a felony conviction but I have great confidence in his ethics. On the other hand the guy who taught me a lot about long range shooting was a veteran with a clean record and turned out to be a jerk that no one would associate with in the end. If you keep it positive you may well find success. In this area I’ve never been asked about my background when looking into club or range memberships.

Rick H.
 
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If its available in your area, while I would not name it the same as you... I would just call it an club by another name as to not attract the attention of the yahoos that like to complain about everything.

It could do the hobby some good, especially if you get enough members for a filling apparatus. Just watch the insurance and air quality regulations for ranges etc. We almost had funding to start an indoor range but lost it before the zoning battle. But that was for powder burners, not air guns. The news gets people all scared about anything related or looking the same.

In WI an airgun is considered a dangerous weapon (Which is kind of wierd considering folks can have a lot of different tools just as dangerous) so you may have similar legislation in other areas inhibiting your clubs members. In wisconsin it is a no no... even if your on a TRO. No red rider for your kid.

As far as the powder burners goes... It may not be up to them. I know the local laws for firearms say if I was driving you to get a burger and if your at my house, but at a range... The articulation of possession can be varied based on laws on all levels of jurisdiction. So... they act in a manner so no one will get in trouble if someone with a felony conviction is there. While its Definitely not pleasant for you. They are not singling you out specifically in some cases at least.

I hope you find a solution.
 
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Dom, I'm sure there are a few of us here who have screwed up, paid our debt & GROWN up. I go to ranges rarely & when I do it's as a guest where no background checks are needed (going to one next week). Thanks for your honesty pal. I, too, have always been straightforward about my past indiscretions. That was me THEN. This is me NOW. Not the same person! Good luck brother.
 
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I certainly have no issues with convicted felons. I will hire them in a heartbeat. They need a chance to prove themselves and to get a good start back into society.
The same goes for Airguns and archery. I do know that some states will not allow a felon to possess anything capable of shooting a projectile but others have no such restrictions.
I am not too sure that I would go out and advertise a club strictly for felons. That seems to run against the goal of entering the whole of society as a productive and responsible citizen. I think that I would start a club and have as one of it’s charters that any person who can legally possess an airgun is qualified to join. Maybe the non-felon members would gain an education or experience that could change their minds and attitudes about people with a record.
Would be a double win for people with a record.
 
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