Carrying License

**Dametheman** · November 7th, 2006, 09:35 AM

I am currently thinking about buying a gun and applying for a liscense. I work for the Government and have had a complete background check on me including asking my neighbors about me and checking to see if I left the country. My issue is that I have a juvinile record from 1988 for robery and they never picked that up. I am pretty sure I can purchase a gun but I was wondering if I would be able to get a permit to carry, and will their background check pick up on it.

P.S. I live in Delaware County....Any insite will be appreciated..

**dmg1969** · November 7th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Dametheman: prior background checks do not count. They will do a NEW one. About the robbery charge...was it expunged from your record? That's the only reason I can think of that the prior background check didn't pick it up. If it was expunged, I see no problem. If it was not and you do not list it on the application, you could be charged with a crime for trying to purchase a handgun. The whole thing is a bit murky because it happened when you were a juvenile. Perhaps one of our LEO members can give a more concise answer.

Dave G.

**whoshisface** · November 7th, 2006, 01:19 PM

It was juvenile, so that record, I believe, is sealed and not admissible for any reason for anything.

Basically it doesn't count.

**27hand** · November 7th, 2006, 09:53 PM

Review this issue with legal counsel and be sure.

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**LAHeat** · November 22nd, 2007, 03:43 PM

If the application says to list ALL arrests - it means just that - all arrests. While juvenile records are "sealed" they are available, and if you fail to disclose - you will never get a permit and possible could endanger yourself in future applications for other backgrounds that may be conducted.

As a previous writer suggested - when in doubt - consult with legal counsel!