Ten years ago (2006) I turned myself in for a graffiti offense in MA. I was 20 years old. Not violent, not drug related, just some spray paint on a few abandoned buildings. The case was continued without a find (CWOF) after 6 months of pre-trial probation and my record was sealed. I'd never been in trouble before and I haven't been in trouble since. I've had multiple CORI checks done for various jobs and it's never came up. I've since moved to NH, and my wife and I are interested in purchasing a handgun for some recreational shooting on our property. I really didn't think about it until now, but when I was researching the paperwork I needed to fill out, I came across this question on the 4473 form that asks:
I'm confused about the wording, especially the word "information"... do I need to answer yes to this question? The maximum sentence for the "malicious destruction of property" I was charged with is indeed more than one year.
Does this ban me from buying a gun?
Thank you in advance. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
"Are you under indictment or information in any court for a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year?"
I'm confused about the wording, especially the word "information"... do I need to answer yes to this question? The maximum sentence for the "malicious destruction of property" I was charged with is indeed more than one year.
Does this ban me from buying a gun?
Thank you in advance. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.