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IANAL, but I do have a friend with problems in his past who is able to own and carry. Your mileage may vary, but here's what I know of his story....

He apparently messed up pretty royally around age 16, was tried in juvenile court of a act that "would have been a felony if committed as an adult", paid his dues, etc..
Now he's in his mid-40's and is one of the reasons I got interested in shooting/CHL. Turns out he got scared straight. According to him, since juvenile courts have a lower burden of proof than adult courts, most states do NOT treat juvenile courts as convictions for the imposition of civil penalties (like loss of gun rights). Texas for instance overlooks it after so many years. The federal government does NOT treat juvie court as a conviction under federal law, so there is no federal problem.

So, even with a juvie felony, my friend can pass a NICS check, own a gun, get a CHL, etc...

IF you were 17 and tried in JUVENILE court then you should have no problems AFAIK.
IF you were 17 and got tried and convicted in ADULT court, then I suggest you take up archery.