Posted: 1/16/2014 8:34:06 PM EDT
| So, I am thinking about getting my CHL. The only problem is that I got into a little trouble about 10 years ago in Colorado. I ended up with a couple of misdemeanors, did what I had to do to take care of everything, and have not been in trouble since. I moved from Colorado, back home to Texas in 2006. I do not have the court docs or anything, I can't remember exact dates, or even the actual charges. Like I said none of them were major, just stupid stuff. Anyways, as you know, you have to have documentation for everything when you check yes on the CHL app. So, what can I do if I don't have any documentation. I am able to purchase guns myself, but I do always get a delay. Just trying to figure out what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. |
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So, I am thinking about getting my CHL. The only problem is that I got into a little trouble about 10 years ago in Colorado. I ended up with a couple of misdemeanors, did what I had to do to take care of everything, and have not been in trouble since. I moved from Colorado, back home to Texas in 2006. I do not have the court docs or anything, I can't remember exact dates, or even the actual charges. Like I said none of them were major, just stupid stuff. Anyways, as you know, you have to have documentation for everything when you check yes on the CHL app. So, what can I do if I don't have any documentation. I am able to purchase guns myself, but I do always get a delay. Just trying to figure out what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. What class misdemeanors. I don't believe you have to report the lower level stuff and 10 years is a long time. Have you read the DPS website on this? Eta: Yep I think you're good bud. If it is outside of 5 years I wouldn't list it. You can always call DPS and ask. Must be a legal resident of Texas, or apply for a non-resident license Must be at least 21-years old – Exception: active duty military or honorable discharge, then age 18 or older Must not have been convicted of a felony Must not be currently charged with a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, a felony or a disorderly conduct offense Must not be a fugitive from justice Must not be chemically dependent (including alcohol) Must be capable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun Must not have been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor, or a disorderly conduct charge in the past five years Must be fully qualified under federal and state laws to purchase a handgun Must not be delinquent in any tax payments to the State of Texas (any agencies or subdivisions), including child support and/or property and sales taxes Must not be restricted by a protective or restraining order involving a person Must not have been prosecuted for a felony grade juvenile delinquent conduct in the previous ten years Must not have made any material misrepresentations, or failed to disclose any material fact on the CHL application |
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Quoted: <snip> What class misdemeanors. I don't believe you have to report the lower level stuff and 10 years is a long time. Have you read the DPS website on this? Eta: Yep I think you're good bud. If it is outside of 5 years I wouldn't list it. You can always call DPS and ask. <snip> The application form asks you to provide details if you've ever been arrested or charged with a crime. http://www.dps.texas.gov/InternetForms/Forms/CHL-78A.pdf |
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Yes it will show up on the FBI background check. You need to contact the county clerk's office in the arresting county and ask for a disposition of the case(s).
You'll have to send that in with all your other documents. You should be good to go, just have to have the supporting docs. |
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What class misdemeanors. I don't believe you have to report the lower level stuff and 10 years is a long time. Have you read the DPS website on this? Eta: Yep I think you're good bud. If it is outside of 5 years I wouldn't list it. You can always call DPS and ask. Quoted:
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So, I am thinking about getting my CHL. The only problem is that I got into a little trouble about 10 years ago in Colorado. I ended up with a couple of misdemeanors, did what I had to do to take care of everything, and have not been in trouble since. I moved from Colorado, back home to Texas in 2006. I do not have the court docs or anything, I can't remember exact dates, or even the actual charges. Like I said none of them were major, just stupid stuff. Anyways, as you know, you have to have documentation for everything when you check yes on the CHL app. So, what can I do if I don't have any documentation. I am able to purchase guns myself, but I do always get a delay. Just trying to figure out what to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. What class misdemeanors. I don't believe you have to report the lower level stuff and 10 years is a long time. Have you read the DPS website on this? Eta: Yep I think you're good bud. If it is outside of 5 years I wouldn't list it. You can always call DPS and ask. You just got him denied. OP, you don't remember the charges? Really? Contact the county where it happened and get certified copies of the dispositions. You will likely have to pay for the certification and having the documents mailed to you. |