background check question

[savs2k]

Is there a way that my buddy can find out if he is eligable to purchase a firearm without attempting to buy a gun first?

[Chase1]

BG Check

He should probably know...for the most part

Cant have current Restraining order
no Felony on record
Court never declared him "Crazy"
Cant be on parole

Im not sure I covered them all, but I think that covers it.

[69Mach1]

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pfecfaqs.php

Since it's $20 to check, I would avoid it. If there is no felony conviction, a misdemeanor involving domestic violence, or a restraining order, just go through the Dealers DROS.

[savs2k]

we are just iffy on it because of things in the past (while a minor)

[gcvt]

we are just iffy on it because of things in the past (while a minor)

If you're still "iffy" after reading the above material, consult an attorney. Either that or tell us exactly what the problem might be (if willing) and see if someone here can help further.

[savs2k]

poss of a loaded firearm while being a minor? No bashing please he's been out of troubble for 7 or 8 years

[Shane916]

Most likely he is prohibited for 10 years since the conviction.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/prohibcatmisd.pdf

[OCArmory]

Depends on how the case was concluded. I would suggest filling out a PFEC (Personal Firearms Eligibility Check) For $20 it gives you the definite answer no guessing. I know from personal experience that contacting an attorney is just about worthless unless it was the original attorney that handled the case and even then ????

[savs2k]

does anyone know how long it usualy takes to do the PFEC?

[vorpar]

When they ran my check at Big 5, they said it came back instantly. Not sure if a PFEC is run differently though...

[CSDGuy]

The PFEC might take a few weeks, but it's supposed to be the same background that they do for an actual purchase. What they spit back at you is whether or not you're a prohibited possessor. If you are a "prohibited" person, then you'd need to find out why... and for how long. The list of prohibiting misdemeanors is out there. Just don't forget the Federal list either. Since I'm not a "prohibited" person, I don't know if a PFEC would also say when/if you would be expected to regain your firearms rights.

I'd say to go ahead and do the PFEC. If you try to DROS a firearm and you're a prohibited person... oops, you've just committed another crime...

As I see it, it's $20 for a Firearms background check and peace of mind that you're not committing another crime in the process.

[savs2k]

The PFEC might take a few weeks, but it's supposed to be the same background that they do for an actual purchase. What they spit back at you is whether or not you're a prohibited possessor. If you are a "prohibited" person, then you'd need to find out why... and for how long. The list of prohibiting misdemeanors is out there. Just don't forget the Federal list either. Since I'm not a "prohibited" person, I don't know if a PFEC would also say when/if you would be expected to regain your firearms rights.

I'd say to go ahead and do the PFEC. If you try to DROS a firearm and you're a prohibited person... oops, you've just committed another crime...

As I see it, it's $20 for a Firearms background check and peace of mind that you're not committing another crime in the process.

good thing you said that or I wouldn't know to stop my friend from buying a firearm to see if he is good to buy one. I would have thought at worst he gets a no and pays the 10% restocking fee

[Stormfeather]

When they ran my check at Big 5, they said it came back instantly. Not sure if a PFEC is run differently though...

nothing in firearms checks comes back instantly.