purchasing a gun on probation..

mkim1120 · #1

if you are on probation
is it possible to purchase a gun?
would you pass the call-in that they usually do?

stevie_d_64 · #2

No...

And maybe you would pass...Depends on the system...

But you would be wrong (and will be charged) in even attempting to purchase a firearm while on probation...

seamusTX · #3

AEA wrote:I am wondering why he would even ask this question?

Maybe he has a friend or relative who is on probation.

I've noticed a lot of people here ask questions on behalf of friends. The are probably known to their friends as "the gun guy."

- Jim

Bubba · #4

WOW ! This one does have great possibilities for smart remarks :)

stevie_d_64 · #5

Well I meant "you" in a general sense...Not that "you" meant "them" in this case...

And I think its a fair question...That should get a fair answer...

I could have written half a page and still come up with "no" not a good thing to do...

mkim1120 · #6

well his probation was based upon a dwi...
he was unsure whether or not that would prevent him from purchasing a gun

mkim1120 · #7

and no this is not an I question..
because i have a chl

stevie_d_64 · #8

DWI's are felonies if I recall correctly...

Felony convictions are a show-stopper for a lot of things we'd "like" to do...

stevie_d_64 · #9

mkim1120 wrote:and no this is not an I question..
because i have a chl

Thats why I clarified...I didn't assume it was "you"...

#10

stevie_d_64 wrote:DWI's are felonies if I recall correctly...

Felony convictions are a show-stopper for a lot of things we'd "like" to do...

Actually a DWI first offense in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor. If that is his only offense (no prior felonies, other A or B misdemeanor's or DWI's) then he may be eligible to buy a gun, just not get a CHL until after 5 years with no other violations. Would have to know the whole history and exact charges to determine if he would possibly be kicked by NICS.

seamusTX · #11

Keith B wrote:... kicked by NICS.

Many people who are ineligible to own firearms are not in NICS.

For example, people under indictment are not eligible to buy firearms, but they are not in NICS.

Someone can always buy a weapon from a private party, but if they violate the terms of their probation and get caught, they are in deep kimchi.

- Jim

#12

seamusTX wrote:
Keith B wrote:... kicked by NICS.
Many people who are ineligible to own firearms are not in NICS.

For example, people under indictment are not eligible to buy firearms, but they are not in NICS.

Someone can always buy a weapon from a private party, but if they violate the terms of their probation and get caught, they are in deep kimchi.

- Jim

Agree. What I was trying to relay is that a DWI conviction (probation) first (Class B) or second offense (Class A) in Texas would not prohibit them by Federal law from purchasing a firearm if they had no other arrests, convictions or pending disqaulifiers. However, it DOES prevent them from a CHL for a 5 year period from conviction date with no further issues. Third offense DWI becomes a felony.