I recently purchased two rifles online and had them shipped to my local FFL. When the FFL ran me for the background check, I was denied. I filled out a challenge form and mailed it in.
Today I received a call regarding the challenge. I was told by the PSP Officer that I was being denied again. I had a recent arrest for Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph, specifically section 35 § 780-113 §§ A32, and it was graded M on the docket sheet. I'm not sure if it was a 1,2 or 3.
On the docket sheet it shows as "withdrawn." The office also told me I am not allowed to own, possess, or purchase any firearms for one year. He also told me I was ineligible under some federal gun act of 1968.
I'm newly signed up here, but have been lurking for a while. My understanding has always been that only a conviction under the Drug/Cosmetic Device Act is what mattered for purchase denials. I know the arrest could be used against me under the character clause should I apply for an LTCF.
I even enclosed a copy of the docket when I mailed in the challenge showing the charge was withdrawn. Here is how the docket appears now.
1 35 § 780-113 §§ A32 M Use/Poss Of Drug Paraph-Withdrawn
2 75 § 3809 §§ A S Restrictions on Alcoholic Beverages-Withdrawn
3 75 § 4524 §§ A S Obstructed Window-Move to Traffic
4 18 § 5503 §§ A4 S Disorder Conduct Hazardous/Physi Off-Move to Non-
Traffic
I plead guilty to 3 & 4.
I have a couple questions I need help with.
1) Am I supposed to get a letter for my challenge denial that will enumerate the specific reason I was turned down?
2) Do I have any other avenues of appeal?
Thanks in advance for the help.
