Hi, need some help

**RugerFan** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:23 PM

Hi, I'm new to this site and I really need some help. I just bought a new 40 s&w ruger kp944. I live in philadelphia and i want to get my LTCF. Now I have been arrested and charged a couple of times but i have never been convicted of anything, never pled guilty, or had any kind of sentences. All the cases and charges were dropped and dismissed, will this cause me to be denied my LTCF

**Tokamak** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by RugerFan

Hi, I'm new to this site and I really need some help. I just bought a new 40 s&w ruger kp944. I live in philadelphia and i want to get my LTCF. Now I have been arrested and charged a couple of times but i have never been convicted of anything, never pled guilty, or had any kind of sentences. All the cases and charges were dropped and dismissed, will this cause me to be denied my LTCF

This post sounds fishy. If you are for real I am sorry, but this just sounds phoney for some reason.

If you are for real, I am sure your local Sheriff's department can answer your questions on this. Myself, I do not know.

**gnbrotz** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:49 PM

You can't be denied for the arrests themselves if charges were dropped in each case.

However, there is a chance that this pattern will be deemed evidence that your "character and reputation is such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.", which is a legitimate basis for denial. If this happens, you still have the right to file a legal appeal if you wish.

**soberbyker** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Tokamak

This post sounds fishy. If you are for real I am sorry, but this just sounds phoney for some reason.

If you are for real, I am sure your local Sheriff's department can answer your questions on this. Myself, I do not know.

In Philadelphia the Sheriff doesn't issue the LTCF, the Philadelphia Police Gun Permits & Tracking Unit does, Philadelphia is the only county in PA that does not use the Sheriff to issue the LTCF.

As for the original poster's question, I can't help ya.

Bill
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**RugerFan** · June 2nd, 2008, 09:58 PM

The majority were for fighting cause i was protecting my family and the rest happened because someone use my idenity and i had to go to court. But as I said all charges were dropped and the cases closed

**knight0334** · June 2nd, 2008, 10:00 PM

Its possible that the arrests will flag you in the PICS/NICS call during the background check. Especially if the arrests are for prohibiting offenses. You can appeal a denial, you'd just have to prove then you weren't convicted during the appeal.

Arrests will stay on your record unless expunged, on state and federal levels.

If the "system" sees one, it will probably roll to an operator. If the operator doesn't thoroughly examine the outcome - chances are good a denial will be issued.

**RugerFan** · June 2nd, 2008, 10:01 PM

And, If you do not have any advise or info pertaining to my question then I see no reason for anyone to post a comment. No disrespect, I just don't want my thread to go off topic

**RugerFan** · June 2nd, 2008, 10:04 PM

Is the PICS/NICS backround check the same check that they do when you buy a firearm. If so, I already bought one

**gnbrotz** · June 2nd, 2008, 10:06 PM

Yes, it is.

**knight0334** · June 2nd, 2008, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by RugerFan

Is the PICS/NICS backround check the same check that they do when you buy a firearm. If so, I already bought one

Its the same call. The Sheriff/Chief of Police(in Philly) can use all resources into investigating your past too. Local paper records(rap sheet) is one example..

If you passed for a purchase - chances are good then you'll pass for an LTCF.