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phil11502003
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Not sure if this is the right forum for my question but could sure use some help.
I am a security guard seeking firearm permit. On the application it asks if I have ever been arrested or answered "no contest" to a conviction regardless of how long ago this occurred.
In April of 1970, while attending college, I was arrested for smoking pot. I had less than a half of a joint in my possession. At that time possession of any amount was considered a felony here in CA. I plead no contest and got 30 days in jail ( suspended sentence) $100 fine and 2 years summary probation.
This is the only time I have ever been in trouble in my life.
In 1976 a friend who was a lawyer told me that he would have the record exponged.
Do you think that this will lessen my chances to obtain a firearm permit?
Since this happened almost 35 years ago do you think I should even state this fact in my application?
thanks for any advice you have
I am a security guard seeking firearm permit. On the application it asks if I have ever been arrested or answered "no contest" to a conviction regardless of how long ago this occurred.
In April of 1970, while attending college, I was arrested for smoking pot. I had less than a half of a joint in my possession. At that time possession of any amount was considered a felony here in CA. I plead no contest and got 30 days in jail ( suspended sentence) $100 fine and 2 years summary probation.
This is the only time I have ever been in trouble in my life.
In 1976 a friend who was a lawyer told me that he would have the record exponged.
Do you think that this will lessen my chances to obtain a firearm permit?
Since this happened almost 35 years ago do you think I should even state this fact in my application?
thanks for any advice you have