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Sec. 922. Unlawful Acts

18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(8)
Under this statute, it is unlawful for anyone subject to a court order requested by an intimate partner or child of an intimate partner to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition or to receive any firearm or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce if the subject was served with notice of the hearing and given a chance to appear.

Possession of a Firearm After Conviction of a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence

18 U.S.C. 922 (g) (9)
Under this law, it is unlawful for anyone who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition or to receive any firearm or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

18 U.S.C. 922 (g) (1)
This statute makes it a federal crime for anyone convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce, or possess in or affecting commerce, any firearm or ammunition or to receive any firearm or ammunition or to receive any firearm or ammunition that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.

 

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