The crime that involves unlawful possession of a harmful weapon such as a firearm is called weapon possession. The defense attorneys of someone charged with this need to be well-versed on the relevant laws and also need to possess the skill necessary to build the best defense.

There are a number of cases in which an individual can be charged with criminal possession of a weapon. One is mere possession. This involves ownership of particular weapons that are considered illegal by state or federal law, such as machine guns or short barreled rifles. Punishment for mere possession of such weapons can range from the prohibition of ownership for a certain period of time to a 10-year prison sentence.

Another category for weapon possession is CCW or carrying a concealed weapon. This refers to the act of carrying a weapon in public in a manner that hides it from the view of others. There are 36 U.S. states that have laws that allow carrying concealed weapons with a CCW permit. However, there are places where even those with a permit are not allowed to carry a concealed weapon, such as schools, airports and courtrooms.

In many cases, weapon possession is a "strict liability," which means that intent to use it is not required for one to be charged. Sometimes, simply being caught with a weapon in instances pronounced by the law to be illegal is enough cause for conviction. Weapon possession defense attorneys need to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skill to prove that the weapon is not illegal, or that it was to be used for lawful purposes.

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