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Am I able to get a pistol permit?

This is a discussion on Am I able to get a pistol permit? within the Connecticut Laws forums, part of the Gun Laws category; I was arrested for possesion on marijuana almost 10 years ago when i was 18 (stupid, i know). I completed ...

  1. 01-14-2012, 10:33 AM #1
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    Default Am I able to get a pistol permit?

    I was arrested for possesion on marijuana almost 10 years ago when i was 18 (stupid, i know). I completed my community service and I believe that the judge wiped it off my record. I've read on the DPS
    website that this is one of the 11 misdemeanors that make you uneligible for a pistol permit. Does anybody know if there is a time limit on this kind of infraction or am I f##ked for life? I sure hope not because
    I'm dying to get a 1911. Thanks in advance.
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    There is no time limit, however, it depends on what the disposition was. If the disposition was an alternative sentence such as CWOF (in MA), ACD (in NY) or similar that is not a conviction, you are eligible. You need to get a copy of the court disposition for your case to understand EXACTLY what the disposition was, and what "wiped if off your record" really means.
    Check out the USPSA Northeast Section at www.uspsa-ne.org, and the USPSA nationals site at www.uspsa.org
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    I'm pretty sure I used my youthful offender, it was so long ago I can't remember. How would I go about this? Just call the court or do I have to show up in person? Is there a special department I have to call? Thank you for the help.
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    i would get in contact with a lawyer. Northeastshooters has several on the forums.
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    Go/call the court that handled your case and ask about the procedure for getting a copy of your records. There is probably information on-line that can point you in the right direction.

    Even if you need to see an attorney this paperwork will help them assess your situation.
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    lawyers.......oh boy, there goes the 1911 fund.......probably have to sell the saiga.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by FREDDY401 View Post
    lawyers.......oh boy, there goes the 1911 fund.......probably have to sell the saiga.....
    ?? If you have a Saiga I am "assuming" you have an FID?
    If so the LTC application may come down to suitability issues with the local issuing officer if you are not already ineligible.

    Good luck!
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    No, I'm from CT, no need for any kind of permit for a long gun. Just a 14 day waiting period (which feels like a lifetime).
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    Quote Originally Posted by FREDDY401 View Post
    No, I'm from CT, no need for any kind of permit for a long gun. Just a 14 day waiting period (which feels like a lifetime).
    Welcome to NES!

    Everyone who has psoted is pointing you in the right direction; a copy (certified if possible) of your court records to start.

    (you can put CT in your avatar)

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    Thanks for all your help everybody, appreciate it.........
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