I was talking to my uncle yesterday, when the subject of guns came up. He told me that he's tried buying a handgun here before, but they turned him down based on a record showing "violent behavior." The case cited was a misdemeanor charge for participation in a street brawl, about 10 years ago. I know many of you might be turning away at the thought of giving a "violent" man a gun. While he has had his anger issues in the past, he has melowed out considerably. He is now in his late 30's, his fighting days were back in his 20's.
Now to put things in perspective, my uncle lives in Baltimore City, Maryland. Being the antigun hell hole it is, the rules are likely a little different here. Even so, I've never heard of something like this. My uncle was told he would have to have his record expunged.
One thing that has crossed my mind is that he may have been accidentaly applying for a CCW, believing he needed a permit to own a gun. Which would make much more sense, given the story...
So, after my lengthy explanation, what do you good fellows know about this? If anyone has any knowledge to offer on the subject, I'd love to hear it.
Now to put things in perspective, my uncle lives in Baltimore City, Maryland. Being the antigun hell hole it is, the rules are likely a little different here. Even so, I've never heard of something like this. My uncle was told he would have to have his record expunged.
One thing that has crossed my mind is that he may have been accidentaly applying for a CCW, believing he needed a permit to own a gun. Which would make much more sense, given the story...
So, after my lengthy explanation, what do you good fellows know about this? If anyone has any knowledge to offer on the subject, I'd love to hear it.