Re: Gun rights

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You need to look up the statute or military law (UCMJ) you
were convicted under. If the possible sentence under that
law is over 1 year you can be denied. What UCMJ or statute
was it?

On 6/27/08, Rob wrote:
> In 2000 I was convicted by a military court and received 6
> months (I served 3 months) in confinement. I was told by my
> military lawyer that this would have no effect on my gun,
> voting, etc. rights as the military does not differentiate
> between a felony and misdemeanor. I was given my guns back
> when I was released (1 handgun, 1 A15 rifle, and 1 shotgun).
> As of last year I purchased another handgun online and had
> it shipped to a local dealer where my info was taken down
> and ran through the system as part of my waiting period.
> There were delays and after 2 weeks I was told I was denied.
> The reason I was given was that I was convicted of a
> misdemeanor with a possible sentence over one year. Is this
> correct? I have been voting this whole time and have had no
> trouble with the law.