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EspañolI do not have an order of protection against the abuser, and s/he has not been convicted of a crime. Are there any other reasons why it’d be illegal for the abuser to have a gun in the CNMI?
Even if you don’t have an order of protection against the abuser and s/he has not been convicted of a crime, there are other reasons that it might be illegal for him/her to have a gun.
In the CNMI, in order to legally have any firearm, a person must have a current Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID).1 The FOID can be denied or taken away (revoked) for lots of reasons.1 Some of the reasons which don’t involve crimes or orders of protection are:
- intentionally lying on the FOID application;
- being addicted to a controlled substance;
- being involuntarily committed to a mental health facility within the last five years;
- being adjudicated as mentally disabled;
- having a mental condition that poses a danger to the applicant or to others;
- being less than 21 years of age;
- currently facing charges for any felony;
- currently facing charges for certain crimes involving guns, stalking, domestic violence, or other acts of violence; or
- being unlawfully present in the United States.2
You can read the full list of reasons for denial or revocation on our Selected CNMI Statutes page.
In addition, there are federal laws that may restrict an abuser’s right to have a gun under other circumstances. Federal laws apply to all states and territories. Go to our Federal Gun Laws page to get more information.
If these situations do not apply, you can still plan for your safety. See our Safety Planning page for more information. You can also contact your local domestic violence organization for help in making a personalized plan. See our CNMI Advocates and Shelters page to find a local domestic violence organization near you.
1 6 CMC § 10601
2 6 CMC § 10610
