misdemeanor domestic violence conviction

[freeloader]

I have a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction on my record from 10 years ago,will that keep me from getting a permit?

 

[jmt_1911]

If a person was convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence at any time, he or she may not lawfully possess firearms or ammunition on or after September 30, 1996.

 

[remotecoder]

I have a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction on my record from 10 years ago,will that keep me from getting a permit?

Probably. The best person to talk to about this is your local sheriff who issues permits. Only he/she would be able to determine that for you.

 

[DemocratGunOwner]

You don't specify what state you're looking for. But in every state I know the requirements for, yes, that will prevent you from getting a concealed carry permit.

 

[kayateyellowsnow]

depends on your state. Every state has an Attorney General, check with the AG's web site for the rules.
Since it was a misdemeanor, chances are, and if you have no other record, you can petition the court to have the offence expunged.

 

[Hamilton Felix]

What you're reading here is pretty much what I was thinking. Lautenberg Act = pretty much a federal ban on firearms ownwership for anyone convicted of Domestic Violence. It was rather an embarrassment when it passed and the Police were not exempted; Police and Military have the highest rate of Domestic Violence.

My advice: Get thee hence to a Firearms Attorney, posthaste. You need to talk to a specialist in Firearms Law in your state.

 

[freeloader]

Thanks guys..ill just say piss on it and carry one anyway

 

[Hamilton Felix]

Just so you know where you stand, I strongly, STRONGLY recommend you spend the price of a cheap gun on a thorough consultation with an experienced firearms attorney. It is always best to make an informed decision. Nobody here can tell another free person which laws to obey and which to ignore. You make your own choices. But it's always best to know the possible consequences of those choices.

 

[Warbirds]

Thanks guys..ill just say piss on it and carry one anyway

You will find some supporters here for carrying illegally, but I think most will encourage you to get it straightened out if possible.

But hey..... Maybe being a felon is fun.......

 

[trophyhunter]

Freeloader,
I strongly reccomend doing what others have advised you to do. Call an Attorney
The last thing you want is an Felony Conviction on Weapon Charges, to go along with the Domestic violence Conviction.

 

[PaxMentis]

You don't specify what state you're looking for. But in every state I know the requirements for, yes, that will prevent you from getting a concealed carry permit.

Interesting...since I notice that you live in Oregon (albeit the liberal enclave in the NW corner), since Oregon only prohibits for misdemeanor convictions in the 4 years preceding the application (see ORS 166.291(h)). If your county is denying based on 10 year old misdemeanor convictions, it appears yet another matter needs to be addressed with them.

However...the permit wouldnt do them much good unless they meet one of the federal Lautenburg exceptions for actually possessing a gun

 

[nogods]

Thanks guys..ill just say piss on it and carry one anyway

Uh...that would make you one of the criminals that are the reasons us law abiding citizens carry.

 

[wallyb]

Thanks guys..ill just say piss on it and carry one anyway

Very childish, should not be allowed to touch a weapon. Soon to be a felon, come to think of it, probably already is.

 

[Keykutter]

Very childish, should not be allowed to touch a weapon. Soon to be a felon, come to think of it, probably already is.

Yeah, and his user name probably suits him perfectly.

KK

 

[442js]

You don't specify what state you're looking for. But in every state I know the requirements for, yes, that will prevent you from getting a concealed carry permit.

As well as legally owning, touching or possessing a gun. If you are convicted of Domestic Violence whether it is a Misdemeanor or Felony, your days of legally owning firearms are over the moment you are convicted. It isn't just Domestic Violence convictions, but if the case is reduced to something like Disturbing Peace with fighting, you still can't possess or touch a firearm. Stalking, and the like also prevents possession of firearms.

 

[442js]

depends on your state. Every state has an Attorney General, check with the AG's web site for the rules.
Since it was a misdemeanor, chances are, and if you have no other record, you can petition the court to have the offence expunged.

That isn't enough for gun rights. People have to ask for a pardon by the governor, and I believe the governor has to specifically return gun rights in addition to civil rights or you still can't possess a firearm.

 

[442js]

Thanks guys..ill just say piss on it and carry one anyway

You are facing a Federal case if caught with a firearm. Possession of a firearm by a non-permitted person (convicted of DV classifies you as a non-permitted person) is a Federal crime punishable by prison time. If you need to undergo a background check to purchase a weapon, you should not pass. If you don't want to risk spending years in Federal prison, stay away from firearms.

If you ever have to use your gun in self-defense, you are going to have major problems.

 

[DemocratGunOwner]

Interesting...since I notice that you live in Oregon (albeit the liberal enclave in the NW corner), since Oregon only prohibits for misdemeanor convictions in the 4 years preceding the application (see ORS 166.291(h)). If your county is denying based on 10 year old misdemeanor convictions, it appears yet another matter needs to be addressed with them.

However...the permit wouldnt do them much good unless they meet one of the federal Lautenburg exceptions for actually possessing a gun

Ah, missed the 10 year old bit. Yeah, you have it correct.

 

[442js]

Freeloader,
I strongly reccomend doing what others have advised you to do. Call an Attorney
The last thing you want is an Felony Conviction on Weapon Charges, to go along with the Domestic violence Conviction.

Especially since you can't seal or expunge a Federal felony, and you lose your civil rights for life without a presidential pardon which is unlikely in this environment.

 

[nogods]

I gotta ask...did you blacken one or both of her eyes?