New to PA

[devildog714]

I was arrested 23 years ago for assault while in the Marine Corps in NJ,
Have done 16 years in Corps, multiple deployments to iraq and stan.
will pa Deny me a rifle or handgun..

Thank you

[ErSwnn]

I was arrested 23 years ago for assault while in the Marine Corps in NJ,
Have done 16 years in Corps, multiple deployments to iraq and stan.
will pa Deny me a rifle or handgun..

Thank you

That's going to depend on some variables. Hang tight Marine, some smart folks will be along shortly to see what they can untangle here.

Give them a little aid by having as much information as possible. Actual charge...statute numbers, docket numbers, juristiction, dates, anything that gives a clear picture of the outcome. Try doing a search using your name DOB, etc on any court system data base available in the state where the event took place.

Good luck. I'll assume all of us here are on your side on this. A minor event decades ago coupled with a life of accountability since should never strip one of a right.

[devildog714]

nj simple/aggravated assault 2c 12:1
feb 1993 charged
march 1993 6 mos supervised probation

all my deployments never came up on sf 71 brady bill
even did border patrol mission

have a secret clearance
when i asked njsp only thing that comes up is a docket number but no charges or nothing bout case.
just tickets
I did nj court systems i dont even come up on that but all my friends do



thank you again

[ErSwnn]

Good job getting that info lined up. Usually someone comes on with halfassed stories, no data, omitted information, unsure of dates, etc.

I'm going to try and steer a couple of people this way for you. They'll have much better experience with this than I do.

[devildog714]

Thank you again


semper fi

[ErSwnn]

Sent up a smoke signal and asked our version of a MOAB and GE Mini-Gun to assist you.

[markshere2]

Welcome to PAFOA!

Lotsa GIs here: active, retired and vets, Lotsa "never served" great people here.
Also lotsa "less desirables" monitoring and posting here.

Erswnn is on the job and he's good folks. Let him work a bit. If he needs help he will ask for it.

Trying to buy a gun or get a LTCF and lying on the forms is a Big Ole No No - to the tune of a felony. Entering incorrect information is a Lie per the rules.

Checking here first is very smart.
Please don't post any more details about your case/efforts until you hear from Erswnn.

Clickin on a username pops open a menu that allows private messages or emails. That's the preferred way to discuss specifics, out of the public eye.

again welcome and ask any other questions anytime.

[ErSwnn]

A PM is in your box, the advice that best suits your situation is in it. The author wishes to remain private as does the other member I contacted. I'm not sure why but since it's none of my business I'll not be asking the particulars

It seems the best avenue is to contact a lawyer with knowledge of specific penalties related to the conviction in 1993, a name was included in the PM.

http://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI...1.005.000..HTM

The above link is the current law in PA. It's fairly confusing. This needs to be mated to the NJ laws of 1993, further complicating the issue at hand. Thus the advice of seeking a lawyer to assure your nest step.

Please, let us know what you're going to do and how it's proceeding.

[devildog714]

hello again,

contacted a lawyer in nj might have to expunge the charges but he is looking into it.

if i was in nj i would be denied and fid card
sucks
but what can you do
thank you all who helped

[Cyclops]

hello again,

contacted a lawyer in nj might have to expunge the charges but he is looking into it.

if i was in nj i would be denied and fid card
sucks
but what can you do
thank you all who helped

Semper Fi,

I think you best get a gun lawyer in PA to advise you since PA will be the licensing state. Phil Kline, known on this forum as GunLawyer001, has proven to be a very capable and knowledgeable attorney in the area of PA gun laws. I would suggest that you PM him and ask for a consultation. Finding out about the documentation of your NJ conviction is one thing, but presenting your application for a PA LTCF is quite another. You are dealing with PA Law and NJ documentation. Get a PA lawyer. I suspect he could get the NJ info you need without too much trouble or expense. The expense is like an investment if you want to CC. Pay now and be free for life.