misdemeanor- domestic violence charge and buying handguns...

ausher · December 31, 2010, 09:57 PM

can one buy a handgun with domestic violent charges? i moved to iowa from missouri. about 16 years ago me and my wife had a fight in our apartment and neighbors called the cops. neither one of us physically harmed each other, but apparently verbal abuse is just as bad. we were both arrested and let out the next day and had to take these classes. i cannot remember if we were ever convicted of any domestic violent charges or if taking the classes had it all dropped. anyways i was still able to buy handguns in missouri even checking that little yes box next to the question about conviction of domestic violence. so im wondering if i was never convicted or charges was dropped. in iowa we gotta get a permit to buy handguns im wondering if i should check no in that box on the application.

Conn. Trooper · January 1, 2011, 04:03 PM

Not to the best of my knowledge, misdemeanor domestic violence conviction would prevent you from owning a firearm.

Toxdoc · January 1, 2011, 05:54 PM

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i cannot remember if we were ever convicted of any domestic violent charges or if taking the classes had it all dropped.

The answer to that question will make all the difference in the world. Contact a lawyer to help determine the legal way for you to fill out the Federal forms.

357 Python · January 1, 2011, 06:17 PM

I'm with Toxdoc, time to call an attorney. It is better to pay an attorney a little now than a whole lot later. They can run a check of your criminal record to see if it is clear or what if any convictions are on it. You may also want to check with the Clerk of Court for the General District and Circuit courts in the jurisdiction the incident took place.

B.N.Real · January 2, 2011, 07:51 AM

What ToxDoc said.

You need to know the right answer to put on the Federal firearms form.

The wrong answer is a felony charge.

vytoland · January 2, 2011, 06:49 PM

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im wondering if i should check no in that box on the application

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you need to submit this query to someone with a law degree or have a criminal back ground check run on your self.

December 31, 2010, 09:57 PM	#1
ausher Member Join Date: April 20, 2010 Location: NEIA Posts: 98	misdemeanor- domestic violence charge and buying handguns... can one buy a handgun with domestic violent charges? i moved to iowa from missouri. about 16 years ago me and my wife had a fight in our apartment and neighbors called the cops. neither one of us physically harmed each other, but apparently verbal abuse is just as bad. we were both arrested and let out the next day and had to take these classes. i cannot remember if we were ever convicted of any domestic violent charges or if taking the classes had it all dropped. anyways i was still able to buy handguns in missouri even checking that little yes box next to the question about conviction of domestic violence. so im wondering if i was never convicted or charges was dropped. in iowa we gotta get a permit to buy handguns im wondering if i should check no in that box on the application. __________________ I'll keep my guns, ammo and money. you can keep the change!

January 1, 2011, 04:03 PM	#2
Conn. Trooper Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 530	Not to the best of my knowledge, misdemeanor domestic violence conviction would prevent you from owning a firearm.

January 1, 2011, 06:17 PM	#4
357 Python Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2007 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 941	I'm with Toxdoc, time to call an attorney. It is better to pay an attorney a little now than a whole lot later. They can run a check of your criminal record to see if it is clear or what if any convictions are on it. You may also want to check with the Clerk of Court for the General District and Circuit courts in the jurisdiction the incident took place.

January 2, 2011, 07:51 AM	#5
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	What ToxDoc said. You need to know the right answer to put on the Federal firearms form. The wrong answer is a felony charge.