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Hey listen,
I mean no disrespect, but history has proven time & time again that if someone asks a question like this one on these forums, you're gonna get 100 different answers and this debate will go on & on...

To the OP I say go ahead & go to your nearest sporting good store and attempt to purchase a firearm, answer the questions on form 4473 truthfully and let the NICS do the background check, if you get a proceed then hey, congrats! Go shootin' & be careful, but if you get denied, then you'll have the answer that this forum could not answer for you.

ByrdMan wrote:Wrong. Deferred adjudication is considered a conviction for the purpose of obtaining a CHL. Federally he is fine to own a handgun, he just can't carry it on his person away from home or car.

Wow...

1. the OP said he just completed his deferred adjudication for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, basically that means he just got out of prison.

2. the OP said the charge was 2nd degree felony & that he served 3 years..

3. With that being said NO, he cannot purchase or be in possession of a firearm.

It is a federal... not state.. not local but a federal law that convicted felons cannot own, possess or purchase a firearm. Any person who actually has a CHL already knows this. In addition, no member of the family or individual that resides with a convicted felon can be in possession of a firearm.

carlson1 wrote:

RPBrown wrote:I think #3 disqualifies you as you were convicted. But then IANAL

That is what I would think, but I did a quick "test" and checked #3 (I have never been arrested just a "test") and when you submit the test it comes back with "Congratulations you have been cleared to purchase a firearm."

It will be interesting to see if one of our "attorney types" can answer this question with the law posted.

Yeah sorry guys, I think the page is boggus, those are the questions, but just for kicks I answered yes to all and still got the ok to buy a firearm...


I'll give the best answer I can. If you were convicted of a felony then NO, you will never be able to legally own or possess a firearm. A Deferred adjudication is basically a plea deal, in short, its a conviction.

Here, take the quiz.... Its the same questions on form 4473 that you have to fill out when purchasing a gun.

http://gunwars.news21.com/2014/quiz/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm no law expert but the only thing I know that will stop you is a felony conviction, were you charged with a felony or did they reduce the charge to a misdemeanor?