Gun rights with a criminal record?

[Just Blue]

Yes. Paper stars. Or a cardboard crown. Your choice.

A paper star then.

 

[quincy]

A paper star then.

Good choice.

 

[bcr229]

Did the dealer give you the NTN and tell you how to appeal the denial? A lot of law-enforcement agencies send info to the FBI that will disqualify you, such as an arrest or felony charges, but they don't let the FBI know if the case is dropped. So NICS may be showing an open felony case against you for an unregistered Title II firearm charge.

Here's the info on how to file an appeal:
https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/nics/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system-nics-appeals-vaf

Also I hate to tell you this but before COVID appeals were taking up to two years to process. I can't imagine that has improved.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

I got denied when purchasing an AK-47. I was caught with a gun when I was 19 with a silencer but the charges were dropped, I thought. I'm in Ohio. Anyone out there that can help me figure this out?

You can appeal the denial. Ignore advice to seal the records. 18 USC 921 reads "Any conviction which has been expunged, or set aside or for which a person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored shall not be considered a conviction for purposes of this chapter ". Notice the word "sealed" is not included.

See this link for information regarding an appeal of the denial.

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/nics/national-instant-criminal-background-check-system-nics-appeals-vaf

EDIT: It appears bcr229 already provided the link for the appeal