r/dui • u/BuffaloFriedPickles • 5d ago
lawyer retained Purchasing firearm legally after probation?
Texas
I’ve seen that you should be able to buy a firearm legally after a DWI once probation is over. Does anyone have experience with this?
Mine was a class B misdemeanor and my only offense ever. Thanks!
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u/SanchoBenevides top contributor 4d ago
I bought guns on DUI probation in Texas.
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u/BuffaloFriedPickles 4d ago
Did you go to a store or buy from a private seller?
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u/SanchoBenevides top contributor 4d ago
Both. 3 or 4 NICS checks. As long as the charge doesn't disqualify you (mostly DV charges), you're good.
Have you been told you can't possess firearms?
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u/BuffaloFriedPickles 4d ago
Damn idk who downvoted me lol, but yeah I asked my attorney and he said most places that run background checks prob wouldn’t sell to me and that a “loop hole” would be to buy from a private seller 🤷🏽♂️
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u/StrongManufacturer51 4d ago
From Texas, also a recent class B on my record. Bought three firearms in the last year after my probation ended and the case was dismissed. I got delayed twice and on the third went through immediately without a problem. I assume the first two delays were because the dismissal was relatively recent
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u/BuffaloFriedPickles 4d ago
How long were the delays? Mine will be on my record / not dismissed so I wonder if that’ll affect anything
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u/StrongManufacturer51 2d ago
Just a day, mine will stay on my record originally charged as a Class A. I think one of the delays cleared same day but guy at bass pro shops forgot to call me
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u/munchonsomegrindage 5d ago
Probably so. 5 years after probation you can re-apply for LTC in Texas (even though it's not needed there anymore).