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I have stated this before and will here again; if you are able to live free in the world, you should be allowed to protect yourself. There is no way society can stop former felons from purchasing firearms, all we can do is prosecute them if they disobey the laws regarding firearm ownership and they are caught. As the people most often looked over in modern society I believe they are having a disservice done to them, and because of their former lifestyle and connections they are more prone to being targeted by active criminals. If we cannot trust these men and women with firearms why are they not in jail?

I would support baring persons currently on parole or probation from firearm ownership, but once those hurdles are passed they should be reinstated as free citizens. I would even go so far as to bar them from obtaining a CHL (but still allow car carry.) If they continue their felonious ways then lock them up for a very long, long time.

I know several folks who cannot legally own firearms but they are no more a threat to society than anyone else I know. They have put their past behind them as much as they can and lead prosperous and moral lives. But if they are attacked they cannot defend themselves or their families as well as you or I can. And that is a shame as some have beautiful and happy families very much worth protecting.