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I have 5 or 6 misdameanors on my record 10 years ago most are disorderlies and 1 destruction of property and out of those 6 4 are nolle proseque 2 are convictions I live in MD and I want to buy a pistol for sport,can I get a permit to own a gun with misdameanors, I dont want a ccw permit I just want to keep at home and take it out to range, can you help with this question thank you

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Without punctuation, your information and questions(s) are difficult to decipher.

The key, as best I can understand you, would be whether any crimes were punishable by more than a year in jail.

Best think for you to do is consult an attorney.

G'luck.

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