> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doj.secondliferp.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doj.secondliferp.com/legislation/doj-legislation/department-of-justice-public-legislation/statute-of-limitations-and-license-removal/possession-of-illegal-firearms.md). # Possession of illegal Firearms Until further notice the following is in place when it comes to individual/s are found in possession of an illegal firearm, it is possible that their house could be raided by law enforcement. The specifics can vary depending on the legal jurisdiction, but generally: Probable Cause: * If the Police Department has probable cause to believe that there are additional illegal firearms, contraband, or evidence of a crime in the person’s house, they may seek a search warrant. Probable cause could be established through the illegal firearm possession itself, especially if there is reason to believe it’s part of a larger criminal activity. Search Warrant * Law enforcement would need to obtain a search warrant from a judge before conducting a raid. The warrant would specify the location to be searched and the items they are seeking. * If officers conduct a raid legally and find illegal firearms, the evidence can be used in court to support criminal charges. However, if the raid is carried out without proper legal authority (e.g., no warrant or insufficient probable cause), any evidence collected might be challenged and potentially excluded from the case. Legal Consequences: * Being found with an illegal firearm can lead to serious legal consequences, including arrest, charges, and the possibility of further investigation, such as a raid, depending on the context of the situation. Therefore, possession of an illegal firearm can indeed be a significant factor that justifies a house raid, especially if there are other factors that support the need for a search. If you require any more information please reach out to the Department of Justice Implementation Timeline for Enactment: Effective immediately. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://doj.secondliferp.com/legislation/doj-legislation/department-of-justice-public-legislation/statute-of-limitations-and-license-removal/possession-of-illegal-firearms.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.