NH background checks.....what do they actually check?

**whacko** · 12-11-2012, 07:40 PM

OK here is the deal. Friend of mine in NH is talking about getting a pistol. He has multiple DWI on his record him to lose his license for 4 years.....he just got it back a few months ago. In addition he had two arrests for drunk in public with disturbing the peace on the record as well. Both of those were continued without findings I believe. If he goes into a gun store in NH to buy will the background check show this record and will he be denied the purchase of a hand gun?

**Glockaholic** · 12-11-2012, 07:48 PM

well when he fills out the 4473 (?) it isn't going to come back with a gold star on it......

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**KennethWVT** · 12-11-2012, 07:56 PM

4473's don't "come back" They sit and rot at the dealer location. You're in NH, not MA, unless you're a federally prohibited person, which I believe a DWI cannot make you, you should be able to buy anything you want. a CCW permit might be less likely as NH does have a form of suitability, but from what I understand it is almost never used to restrict a carry license.

**Boghog1** · 12-11-2012, 08:01 PM

Is DWI 2nd offence a misdemeanor? Basically if he has a felony conviction he may be SOL

**Glockaholic** · 12-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by KennethWVT

4473's don't "come back" They sit and rot at the dealer location. You're in NH, not MA, unless you're a federally prohibited person, which I believe a DWI cannot make you, you should be able to buy anything you want. a CCW permit might be less likely as NH does have a form of suitability, but from what I understand it is almost never used to restrict a carry license.

OK my point is you fill out a form, it is used by NH to do a background check, and depending on the disposition of the DWI cases it is going to be touch and maybe.

Seriously spend the coin, get the records, ask a lawyer, get your ducks in a row.

I'd rather do that then get jammed up

**Boghog1** · 12-11-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Glockaholic

OK my point is you fill out a form, it is used by NH to do a background check, and depending on the disposition of the DWI cases it is going to be touch and maybe.

Seriously spend the coin, get the records, ask a lawyer, get your ducks in a row.

I'd rather do that then get jammed up

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**whacko** · 12-11-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Boghog1

Is DWI 2nd offence a misdemeanor? Basically if he has a felony conviction he may be SOL

He lost his license for 4 years so i am assuming it was more than a misdimeaner

**KennethWVT** · 12-11-2012, 08:09 PM

Is there any real negative to failing the background check when making the purchase at a store? I assume just going and trying would be the fastest way to find out?

**Glockaholic** · 12-11-2012, 08:10 PM

failing.... nope

screwing up the form or lying, mis-representing, or some other anything but executing it perfectly WILL result in criminal prosecution in NH

**Boghog1** · 12-11-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by whacko

He lost his license for 4 years so i am assuming it was more than a misdimeaner

What matters is jail time (potential max sentence)

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