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.seamusTX wrote:Many people who are ineligible to own firearms are not in NICS.Keith B wrote:... kicked by 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.
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- Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:05 pm
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- Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:53 pm
- Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
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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.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...