even if he did do it, it was 40 years ago and they’re still denying him his civil rights and it’s an absolute crock of shiite. One of the smartest things we pro-second amendment types could ever do would be to get a federal law passed that guarantees the RKBA despite minor drug offenses after a reasonable period of time has passed without further drug offenses.
Something isn’t right here. Was he charged under Federal or Local/State law? I’ve heard that here in Georgia, one can seek a pardon letter from the Governor for things like this.
At least from my understanding the NICS check is used by the state to determine whether to allow the purchase or not. Essentially, the NICS check being a backstop for the state. Am I wrong here? Full of it?
After that, they can use anything at all to deny individuals the right to purchase - or possess - firearms. Got traffic tickets? Belong to a proscribed political group? Post on the FreeRepublic?
No firearms for you, citizen.
Well, this is the actual law. Any misdemeanor with a possible sentence of more than 2 years is a disqualifier. It’s wrong, of course, but it’s codified.
It’s my recollection that possession was a felony in Texas back then. It was long before I moved here, but I seem to recall talk about it.
He should just go buy a gun privately. By the time this all gets sorted out he will die of old age.