Tag Archives: FIREARMS

Can I get a gun permit in PA with a plea bargain to a simple assault charge?

Q: I had four chargers and plead out to a simple assault. I got a 100$ fine and court costs all of which were paid in full and finished probation early.

A: If the Simple Assault was graded as a Misdemeanor 2 or higher (M1, F3, F2, F1, etc.), and you pleaded guilty to it,  then you will be prohibited under Federal Law from possessing a firearm which will preclude you under the PA Uniform Firearms Act.  If you were convicted of a Mutual Combat Simple Assault which is graded as a M3, you will be OK. You need to order your criminal history to be certain of what you were convicted of.

 

With a M1 theft by deception, may I buy a firearm In PA?

Q: I called the sheriff department explain the charge and told him I was denied a license to carry permit. Could I still purchase a firearm, he stated that I could. So, I was just following up on his statement, better safe than sorry.

A: Do not rely on police officers, deputy sheriffs and gun store employees regarding the specifications of the PA Uniform Firearms Act. Very few of them know the nuances of this rather complicated statute. If you have any prior criminal conviction greater than a misdemeanor 3 you are barred from possessing a gun under federal law and therefore barred under the PA Firearms Statute. If you are not sure that you were guilty of an M 1, obtain your criminal history from the PA State Police.