In California, if you have ever been convicted of a felony crime or have an outstanding warrant for one, you cannot legally own a gun. 

Although the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution grants Americans the right to bear arms, getting permission to legally own a firearm in California is not easy. The state of California has some of the strictest regulations when it comes to gun ownership.

Say you are a Los Angeles resident convicted of a felony crime — such as murder, burglary or extortion — quite a few years ago. You served your jail time and were released. You're considering purchasing a gun to keep your family safe.