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by Keith B
Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Am I Disqualified from CHL in Texas?
Replies: 19
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Re: Am I Disqualified from CHL in Texas?

sonnen42 wrote:Hello Kieth,

Thanks for your reply. I was sure hoping something could be done. I will try with the Expunge method then.


Sonnen42
I would suggest you get a good lawyer to help you with this to make sure that the expungment would open you back up to legally own a firearm also. That is the first step, then the CHL.
by Keith B
Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: Am I Disqualified from CHL in Texas?
Replies: 19
Views: 4065

Re: Am I Disqualified from CHL in Texas?

sonnen42 wrote:Let me start by giving you the scenerio. It was 1987 when I was convicted for Possesion of drugs. (22 years of age) I recieved ten years probation and completed with no other faults or conviction added. 1997 was the end term. that was about 14 years ago if I am correct.

Am I diqualified from obtaining my CHL at this time. I am 47 years of age now.


What do you all think?

I was denied by FBI to buy a weapon but I still need to go through the appeal process and see what it was denied for. I have a son that has the same name as I do and he does have some traffic violations that he has not taken care of and resulted in warrants.

sonnen42
First off, welcome to the forum. :tiphat:

If your possesion charge was a felony, then you are not eligible for a CHL unless the conviction was set-aside or expunged by a Judge. If it was a felony, it would probably be the reason for the NICS denial on purchase of a firearm. I doubt your son's outstanding traffic tickets would prevent a NICS background check purchase.

Here is part of the eligibility requirements and some FAQ's here http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administra ... hlfaqs.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
TEXAS CONCEALED HANDGUN LAWS GC §411.172. 3***

ELIGIBILITY

(a) A person is eligible for a license to carry a concealed handgun
if the person:
(1) is a legal resident of this state for the six-month period
preceding the date of application under this subchapter or is otherwise
eligible for a license under Section 411.173(a);
(2) is at least 21 years of age;
(3) has not been convicted of a felony;
(4) is not charged with the commission of a Class A or Class B
misdemeanor or an offense under Section 42.01, Penal Code, or of a
felony under an information or indictment;
(5) is not a fugitive from justice for a felony or a Class A or Class
B misdemeanor;
(6) is not a chemically dependent person;
(7) is not incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to
the proper use and storage of a handgun;
(8) has not, in the five years preceding the date of application, been
convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or an offense under
Section 42.01, Penal Code;
(9) is fully qualified under applicable federal and state law to
purchase a handgun;
(10) has not been finally determined to be delinquent in making a
child support payment administered or collected by the attorney
general;
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