#1. Nics screws up. #2 they will probably screw up your appeal. I was denied by them and fought them for a year. 5 appeals later it was fixed. Get a certified docket from PA conviction. If the conviction was a state misdemeanor your fine unless potential incarceration exceeded 2 years, any crime over a year or a crime exceeding 2 years considered a misdemeanor by the state is a disqualifier. But you'll have to fight nics. Submit a voluntary appeal file form for a upin with your docket. Print the law too for them! They're stupid. Like one person there has a brain. If your problem persists contact Sherry there! Only her. Do not go to a dealer until this is resolved! If you make a private purchase nics will not know. But if your involved in an investigation including your firearm, you would be considered a federally disqualified individual regardless of state license. Federal govt does not acknowledge your ltc.