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Hi all,
Thanks for checking out this post, I'm hoping to get a bit of clarification on what can be a disqualifier in purchasing a firearm. I have seen the list of reasons an individual may be denied. My specific question is related to the "domestic violence" disqualifier.
In 2015 I got into an altercation (physical) with two of my (then) minor cousins. I was hit in the face repeatedly by one of the cousins and defended myself, the other joined in defense of his brother. After that incident I had to attend court and was mandated to complete an anger management course. After I completed that course the charges of domestic battery were dismissed. Also at that time I was NOT ordered to turn over any firearms I own.
Currently, I am looking to purchase a new firearm with the questionable political climate in the United States and this section is the one that bothers me. I have looked on multiple sites and have received the same answer. As well as from my local judicial center and FFLs... If a case is dismissed, it is a conviction and I "should" be fine.
Additionally, I was told I could speak to the Sheriffs department (whose main office was closed when I went yesterday) and receive a U-PIN (essentially a pin number for the 4473) and that would also help me getting through the background check with no denial. I have also requested these charges be expunged form the record; however, this process takes 2-6mths and I would really like to complete my purchases before January at the latest (hopefully before November).
So, my questions is, does anyone know or have experience with this? I know the form specifically states "convictions" but will the charges themselves prompt a failure or delay even if they have been dismissed?
Lastly, I do live in West Virginia if that is of any importance.
Thank you for any insight given.
Thanks for checking out this post, I'm hoping to get a bit of clarification on what can be a disqualifier in purchasing a firearm. I have seen the list of reasons an individual may be denied. My specific question is related to the "domestic violence" disqualifier.
In 2015 I got into an altercation (physical) with two of my (then) minor cousins. I was hit in the face repeatedly by one of the cousins and defended myself, the other joined in defense of his brother. After that incident I had to attend court and was mandated to complete an anger management course. After I completed that course the charges of domestic battery were dismissed. Also at that time I was NOT ordered to turn over any firearms I own.
Currently, I am looking to purchase a new firearm with the questionable political climate in the United States and this section is the one that bothers me. I have looked on multiple sites and have received the same answer. As well as from my local judicial center and FFLs... If a case is dismissed, it is a conviction and I "should" be fine.
Additionally, I was told I could speak to the Sheriffs department (whose main office was closed when I went yesterday) and receive a U-PIN (essentially a pin number for the 4473) and that would also help me getting through the background check with no denial. I have also requested these charges be expunged form the record; however, this process takes 2-6mths and I would really like to complete my purchases before January at the latest (hopefully before November).
So, my questions is, does anyone know or have experience with this? I know the form specifically states "convictions" but will the charges themselves prompt a failure or delay even if they have been dismissed?
Lastly, I do live in West Virginia if that is of any importance.
Thank you for any insight given.