Expert: n/a - 9/24/2008

Question
QUESTION: i was arrested in 2003 for domestic violence while i was active duty air force in north dakota.  i wouldn't give the keys to a car to my very drunk girlfriend.  she got mad and slapped me and broke some stuff.  i ended up calling the cops.  we both got arrested even though i never hit her and she admits i never did.  the cops advised me to plead guilty and would be easier, cheaper, and faster.  i had never been arrested before, was scared of what was going to happen to me in the air force, and had no idea what i was pleading guilty to.  i did plead guilty.  there was no punishment throught the air force.  about six months after it happened i got a lawyer and we applied to withdraw my plea.  they agreed to withdraw it if i would plead guilty to disorderly conduct and my lawyer advised me to take the deal.  Do i still have to right to carry a firearm and hunt? my domestic violence charge was ammended.  thank you

ANSWER: If it is not on your records when they check the fingerprints card you can get a permit to carry concealed.  When you have that you wont have to worry about failing the NICS check.

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QUESTION: How do I find out if its on my fingerprints card?  I'm not so worried about having a concealed weapons permit, just want to make sure i won't get in trouble if i get a gun.  thank you.

Answer
You have to check with the FBI to find out whats on your prints.  A firearm permit is the only thing that will assure you won't get into trouble if you get a gun.  Most people with any prior conviction even with restoration of rights always get turned down by the NICS check when they don't have a CCW.