New Franklin Possession of Firearm Unlawful for Certain Persons ordinance (§ 210.275)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article VI. Offenses Concerning Weapons and Firearms
A person commits the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm if such person knowingly has any firearm in his or her possession and:
1. Such person has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this State, or of a crime under the laws of any State or of the United States which, if committed within this State, would be a felony; or
2. Such person is a fugitive from justice, is habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition, or is currently adjudged mentally incompetent.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 67 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.