Expert: n/a - 4/10/2009

Question
I was arrested in Pittsburgh Pa for two counts of carrying a weapon without a permit. AT the time I was moving between two houses and my car was full of stuff, including my guns. I foolishly forgot to unload the guns before I moved them from one house to the other so they were loaded. Afraid of the mandatory sentencing laws here I plead guilty to misdemeanor counts of carrying a firearm with out a permit. With these two counts is there any way I can ever own a gun again. I have never been in any trouble before, and I was law enforcement for five years in AZ. Thank you for your time.

Answer
If they are misdemeanors you are not restricted from firearms according to Federal laws.  Being that they are firearm violations some states may restrict you.  If Pa. restricts you just go to the court of common pleas and get restoration of rights.  If your misdemeanors are older than five years you can get a Virginia non-resident firearm permit that has reciprocity in Pa.
Email me and I will attach you the permit application and the CCW online course for VA.

Don
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