Man charged with carrying gun on school property (looks like "other lawful purpose")

[Bang]

License honored, license not honored. We can no longer rely on the over-simplification, "A little piece of paper makes it right". :-(

[1911Operator]

Looks to me like he plead guilty to avoid jail and was sentenced to 12 months probation.

That's what I figured. Wonder if it was reduced to a MISD. so he can keep his firearms.

[gnbrotz]

That's what I figured. Wonder if it was reduced to a MISD. so he can keep his firearms.

It's only graded as a misdemeanor to begin with, though as an M1, a conviction is still prohibiting.

[1911Operator]

It's only graded as a misdemeanor to begin with, though as an M1, a conviction is still prohibiting.

So, in PA a misdemeanor conviction precludes one from firearm ownership? Thought it was only felony convictions or domestic violence that precluded firearms ownership.

[t1066]

So, in PA a misdemeanor conviction precludes one from firearm ownership? Thought it was only felony convictions or domestic violence that precluded firearms ownership.

When you combine all the statutes, it is felony conviction or state misdemeanors of more than 2 years potential sentence. PA's M1s can be up to 5 years, so they are prohibiting. Also misdemeanors that are considered domestic violence are prohibiting as well.

[Remington788]

So, in PA a misdemeanor conviction precludes one from firearm ownership? Thought it was only felony convictions or domestic violence that precluded firearms ownership.

A first degree misdemeanor (M1) carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison. Over 2 years and your are prohibited
Second degree M2, up to 2 years.
Third degree, up to 1 year.

Plus, Possession do a Weapon on School Property is one of the prohibiting convictions listed on the back of the licensing application.