Can I legally purchase and own a rifle and pass the NICS? 5 Answers as of January 30, 2012
I was charged with a non-violent felony when I was 18 in 2006; I ended up receiving youthful offender adjudication. I am about to go purchase a rifle, and based on reading NYS laws regarding gun ownership and what Y.O. means, I should be good to go. Will I pass the NICS check that NYS FFL dealers (gun store) do to see if you can legally purchase a rifle? Also, I want to confirm that it is legal for me to own a rifle in the State Of New York? (The Y.O. is the only thing on my record besides traffic tickets)Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Lutwin & Lutwin, LLP | Joel M. Lutwin
You should not have a problem.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/30/2012
Edward D. Dowling IV Attorney at Law | Edward D. Dowling IV
I would need further details but probably the YO treatment should mean you will be able to purchase firearms.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/30/2012
Raiser & Kenniff, PC | Steve Raiser
Because a YO is a "non-criminal" disposition it should not affect your ability to obtain a rifle.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/30/2012
Law Offices of John Carney | John Carney
That is not a criminal conviction so you should be able to buy a gun. Take a course in gun ownership and safety first.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/30/2012
Law Offices of Kenneth M. Christopher ESQ | Kenneth Christopher
If you received a youthful offender adjudication (to) then you do not have a felony conviction and therefore do not suffer the same loss if privileges as you would with a felony conviction. You should be fine, just make sure that the yo went through.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 1/30/2012
