6 years ago I got into a pushing match with some guy and he pressed charges.  I was convicted of a petty disorderly persons offense.  After 5 years it can be expunged from my record.  Am I going to have any issues either applying for ccw or even getting a permit to purchase?  Someone is telling me that even if you have a conviction expunged, it still shows on your record and that I am going to have a problem in either case.  He’s far from a lawyer . Just wondering if anyone has been through this or has first hand knowledge.

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Take it from me , I had a disorderly for something different. Expunged my records myself, and have been approved For FID in new town after already having one. Permit to purchase as well. Ccw might be stricter who knows , but I guess I will be a Guinea pig and find out . Main advice I can offer , after your expungement is granted , serve EVERY party the order , I mean everyone you can think of , municipal , county , state , state police , etc etc . Then wait Bc they don’t all work at the same pace. Allow minimum 30-60 days after to ensure they followed the order. Then apply , you will be ok 

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So after the expungement, how do you answer the questions for your FID application? As if they're non existent?

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Yes. As if they never happened. Because, officially, that is what expungement does (with a couple of very narrow exceptions that iirc are restricted to judges), it removes convictions from your record. Caveat: IANAL

In my case since my expungement was after a denial. I answered all the have you ever been convicted questions that haven’t been sealed or expunged with no. Since I was denied I answered the have you ever been denied or revoked with “yes , but subsequently expunged my records on xxx date”

Even with the expungement, it might well show up.  Don't ask how I know . If it's expunged before filling out the application, the proper response is "no" to the questions.

It will not, however have a bearing on getting the ccw approved.  Once expunged, it's no longer a basis for denial, even if they know about it.   From a legal perspective it didn't happen.

I have direct experience with your concerns.  If it comes up be polite, indicate it's expunged.  You will still need to give details of what happened and provide a copy of the expungement.  Make sure you have access to a copy of that.  Absent anything else that comes up, they will then issue your ccw permit.  Good luck.