Eligibility questions. Yes DA.
Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2015 3:23 pm
In 2003 I was placed on deferred adjudication for a state jail felony in Texas possession of a CS very small amount. I was young(ish) and basically self destructing after the loss of my Grandfather who was my hunting/shooting partner since I was about 12. Two years later I finished my deferred probation without a hitch.
It has been 10 years since then and now that I have matured and become a law abiding citizen and I would like to be able to own and shoot guns at the range. And of course eventually get my CHL after I have had some range time.
Over the last week or so I have been doing a ton of reading on the subject and have read a lot of conflicting information. I do have an appointment to talk with a local lawyer to confirm what I believe to be true on the 29th. But I would like yalls opinion on the subject.
I believe based on what I read that since it has been nearly 11 years (5/23/16) I was on deferred that I should have no issue at the very least owning a firearm, keeping it in my home, and transporting it to the range and back. And eventually when I deem myself ready have a shot at getting a CHL. Do you agree or am I misunderstanding the statutes?
Thank you in advance for your responses they are appreciated greatly.
ETA: I forgot to mention that since then I have not had any interactions with law enforcement at all. Except for the K9 Officers who use our welding shop for training. :)
It has been 10 years since then and now that I have matured and become a law abiding citizen and I would like to be able to own and shoot guns at the range. And of course eventually get my CHL after I have had some range time.
Over the last week or so I have been doing a ton of reading on the subject and have read a lot of conflicting information. I do have an appointment to talk with a local lawyer to confirm what I believe to be true on the 29th. But I would like yalls opinion on the subject.
I believe based on what I read that since it has been nearly 11 years (5/23/16) I was on deferred that I should have no issue at the very least owning a firearm, keeping it in my home, and transporting it to the range and back. And eventually when I deem myself ready have a shot at getting a CHL. Do you agree or am I misunderstanding the statutes?
Thank you in advance for your responses they are appreciated greatly.
ETA: I forgot to mention that since then I have not had any interactions with law enforcement at all. Except for the K9 Officers who use our welding shop for training. :)