Traffic Misdemeanors?

[BigDogatPlay]

The easiest way to get jerked around on a traffic stop is to be a jerk. Simple as that.

[taloft]

You don't have to.

The question on the DROS reads as follows:

HAS PURCHASER EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR OF AN OFFENSE SPECIFIED IN PENAL CODE SECTION 12021.1 OR 12001.6; OR CONVICTED OF
ASSAULT, BATTERY, OR OTHER MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE SPECIFIED IN PENAL CODE SECTION 12021(c)(1) IN THE LAST 10 YEARS?

None of those codes reflect a misdemeanor DUI. Unless I missed something, your answer would be no. Misdemeanor DUI isn't a disqualifier so why would they ask about it? If you find something I didn't, please post it.

Yes.

I always disclose my prior 'misdemeanor' DUI when drosing. Itz embaressing and I kick myself everyday over it, but the application asks if you've ever been convicted of a crime. Besides, the cops take your license when they arrest you. You have to apply for an ID to continue on with your life anywayz.

[RossRinSD]

The question on the DROS reads as follows:

HAS PURCHASER EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR OF AN OFFENSE SPECIFIED IN PENAL CODE SECTION 12021.1 OR 12001.6; OR CONVICTED OF
ASSAULT, BATTERY, OR OTHER MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE SPECIFIED IN PENAL CODE SECTION 12021(c)(1) IN THE LAST 10 YEARS?

None of those codes reflect a misdemeanor DUI. Unless I missed something, your answer would be no. Misdemeanor DUI isn't a disqualifier so why would they ask about it? If you find something I didn't, please post it.

The form I filled out asked if I had 'ever' been convicted of a crime. I knew a DUI wasn't a disqualifier, but thatz not what the question asked. I was being honest and upfront.

[taloft]

What Form? The Question above is taken directly from the DROS Form.

I dros'd my first 3 firearms with my greencard and proof of residency. A DUI will kickback if it was within 5 years, new laws. California ID? never used it, nor did I have a DL. My Canadian DL was never used tho. You can dros with your 'alien registration' (A#) card too, much easier. Less paperwork! An "EAD" (employment authorization document) works too. Citizenship was never a requirement either. Did you know you can insure a car here with a 'foreign' DL? Many loopholes in the law.


Parking tickets? Nope. They, and driving record only affect a CCW issuance. CCW is very fussy, right down to your manners at the interview. Read the form again. A domestic violence is the be all and end all as well as felony DUI or multiple DUI's. Multiple DUI's are viewed as 'problem' drinking, not just a 'mistake'.

Please post this new law. I received a DUI in 2005 and have no trouble purchasing firearms.

[RossRinSD]

Itz just what I recollect. I'm sure itz the same form we all use. Perhaps it was the wording the clerk used. I said DUI, he said uh-oh, turned around and asked another guy if it would fly. He asked me if it was a felony DUI, which it wasn't, and said I was fine. Mine was in 2006. Every firearm I've purchased was post-conviction.

Most of us don't receive a DUI, we earn it.

But, they have increased the penalties for most laws starting 1 July. Your first DUI will get you jail time, and I'm not talking about your first 12 hour stay. So, who knows about the DROS kickback these days.

[taloft]

I pulled up the Federal 4473 just in case it was on that one. It does ask if you've been convicted of a Felony or any other crime that could result in imprisonment for more than one year. A misdemeanor DUI isn't punishable by more than one year in prison. It has a max of 1 year. So it would still be no. I remember sweating this when I got mine. I looked into it quite a bit. However, I'm not a lawyer so take it for what it is worth. Maybe inquire with a lawyer. It would also depend on if you had extenuating circumstances.

You're right about new laws kicking in, that's why it would be nice if someone could post any of them.