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Is there a way I can go to the NICS site and type in my information and see whether or not I'm in good standing with my respective state or do I have to take it up another way?
 
Hire a lawyer and have your name investigated. If something comes up you already have a lawyer to help clear it up. If you fill out the form and fail it is one more for the grabbers.
 
I confess to being a bit puzzled. I have no criminal record, but I think most of those who do know about it (some are even proud of it). The only thing that trips up some folks who don't think of it is the misdemeanor domestic abuse business.

Jim
 
Jim K said:
I confess to being a bit puzzled. I have no criminal record, but I think most of those who do know about it (some are even proud of it). The only thing that trips up some folks who don't think of it is the misdemeanor domestic abuse business.

Jim
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Or a felony that happened 20 years ago when the guy was young and dumb.....
 
If you have no criminal record and not under any restraining order (you would know that) then there is no reason to suspect that you wouldn't pass a check. You may get delayed but not denied. Assault (domestic abuse) may not be a misdemeanor, that's a traffic ticket or jaywalking.
 
You are entitled to copy of your FBI record, if one exists, a web search will tell you how to go about getting yours. You will need to submit FBI-approved fingerprints. Depending on your state of residence a clean FBI record should mean a clean state record and good to go.
 
dogtown tom said:
How would you answer the questions on the 4473?
http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-4473-1.pdf
A "YES" answer on Questions 11b through 11k makes you ineligible to acquire a firearm from a licensed dealer. The dealer would not even run a NICS check.
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Not necessarily true I've had several FFL holders tell me they've had people over the years answer yes to some of those questions and still get through the check. According to them they are required by law to run the check regardless of what you answer.
 
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How would you answer the questions on the 4473?
http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/downl...f-f-4473-1.pdf
A "YES" answer on Questions 11b through 11k makes you ineligible to acquire a firearm from a licensed dealer. The dealer would not even run a NICS check.
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Not necessarily true I've had several FFL holders tell me they've had people over the years answer yes to some of those questions and still get through the check. According to them they are required by law to run the check regardless of what you answer.
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Yes, ABSOLUTELY true.:rolleyes:
You and your "several FFL holders" need to spend a few minutes and read the instructions in the Form 4473.

The instructions on the Form 4473 (last paragraph of page 5 and top of page 6) tell the licensee to NOT contact NICS for a background check if the buyer answered "yes" to any of Questions 11b through 11l.

I find it difficult to believe that "several FFL holders" could be so stupid as to try and complete a sale to someone who answered "yes" to any of those questions. Answering "yes" to those questions means the buyer is a prohibited person and ineligible to be transferred a firearm.

A dealer who ignores the instructions, conducts a NICS check and subsequently completes the transfer commits a violation of Federal law. Passing a NICS check doesn't magically undo questions 11b- 11l. If he's lucky they'll just yank his FFL, but he could be fined or imprisoned for such an incredibly stupid act.
 
dogtown tom said:
Yes, ABSOLUTELY true.:rolleyes:
You and your "several FFL holders" need to spend a few minutes and read the instructions in the Form 4473.

The instructions on the Form 4473 (last paragraph of page 5 and top of page 6) tell the licensee to NOT contact NICS for a background check if the buyer answered "yes" to any of Questions 11b through 11l.

I find it difficult to believe that "several FFL holders" could be so stupid as to try and complete a sale to someone who answered "yes" to any of those questions. Answering "yes" to those questions means the buyer is a prohibited person and ineligible to be transferred a firearm.

A dealer who ignores the instructions, conducts a NICS check and subsequently completes the transfer commits a violation of Federal law. Passing a NICS check doesn't magically undo questions 11b- 11l. If he's lucky they'll just yank his FFL, but he could be fined or imprisoned for such an incredibly stupid act.
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Well then theres some ATF agents out there spreading some B.S., I talked to one of those dealers at about 8 o'clock this morning because I stopped to get some primers. He told me that the last time the ATF was in last January they told him he better be calling them in regardless. According to said agents being dishonorably discharged doesn't necessarily make you inellgible to purchase a firearm, it depends on why you were discharged. As far as the felonies go some people get them expunged or whatever they call it over the years, but technically they were still once convicted so they still answer yes. I'm not saying your wrong I'm just curious as to why the ATF would lie to a dealer.
 
Kyle M. said:
Well then theres some ATF agents out there spreading some B.S., I talked to one of those dealers at about 8 o'clock this morning because I stopped to get some primers. He told me that the last time the ATF was in last January they told him he better be calling them in regardless. According to said agents being dishonorably discharged doesn't necessarily make you inellgible to purchase a firearm, it depends on why you were discharged. As far as the felonies go some people get them expunged or whatever they call it over the years, but technically they were still once convicted so they still answer yes. I'm not saying your wrong I'm just curious as to why the ATF would lie to a dealer.
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Dishonorable Discharge is equivalent to a Felony, (DD is handled through General Court Martials). Having a DD prohibits a person from possessing firearms and ammunition and disqualifies a person from purchasing a firearm. It would take a LOT for a person to get a DD, like rape and other sex crimes, drug dealing, murder.

Other discharges like Bad Conduct are lessor offenses usually involved fighting, dereliction of duty, gambling, drunkenness and the like. Convictions usually a few weeks or months of jail time and/or fines.
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Kyle M.
Well then theres some ATF agents out there spreading some B.S.
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Imagine that.
So your dealer friend accepts the verbal opinion of an anonymous "ATF agent" yet ignores Federal law, ATF regulations and the instructions on the 4473?:scrutiny:
He's an idiot.


... He told me that the last time the ATF was in last January they told him he better be calling them in regardless. According to said agents being dishonorably discharged doesn't necessarily make you inellgible to purchase a firearm....
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Despite what the instructions say on the Form?
Again, your dealer friend is an idiot for ignoring WRITTEN instructions, WRITTEN Federal law and WRITTEN ATF regulations.

Doesn't that make you wonder about his listening comprehension as well?;)



it depends on why you were discharged.
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No, it doesn't.
A Dishonorable Discharge is EXACTLY what it says it is. And its a disqualifier for purchasing a firearm.




As far as the felonies go some people get them expunged or whatever they call it over the years, but technically they were still once convicted so they still answer yes.
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You've not read the instructions either, have you?:scrutiny:
If you had you would know why that's not true.




I'm not saying your wrong I'm just curious as to why the ATF would lie to a dealer.
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I seriously doubt the ATF told the dealer any such "lie"...........the Form 4473 says in plain, easy to understand English why a "yes" answer disqualifies a buyer.
 
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