Hi how are all of you doing. I am new to this forum so if i posted in the wrong spot please forgive me but on to my question. I just applied for my FID card and a permit to purchase a handgun yesterday. I am a little concerned about wether or not i will get it because about a year ago i was arrested for disorderly conduct. That was the only time i have ever been arrested or been in trouble with the law for that matter apart from speeding violations. I plead guilty and paid a $125 fine and that was it. Now is this a valid reason for me to be denied my permit? From what i read this is considered a disorderly persons offense and not a criminal offense? idk. I guess my nerves are a little shot cause i have been worried wether or not i just wasted $60.25 and my constitutional rights will be violated. any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you

Did you disclose this disorderly persons offense on the Firearms ID purchaser application?

yes i did

You will get it. For the most part they are concerned with felons. Disorderly can mean lots of things and is not a felony.I know someone who had a warrant for his arrest and still got it so I think you will be fine.

I DP is not considered a Criminal Offense in NJ. Just be upfront and disclose it. They can get the reports easily if they want to review them. Hiding it will surely torpedo the application.

 

You aren't the first I've seen apply with a DP. Quite frankly if you have a horrendous driving record that might be more of a problem.

Thanks for the replies guys. I feel better already. my driving record isnt that bad. i only had 3 speeding tickets. How long can i expect to wait to find out wether or not i was accepted. and btw.....this is funny as hell...love it :hope:

Thanks for the replies guys. I feel better already. my driving record isnt that bad. i only had 3 speeding tickets. How long can i expect to wait to find out wether or not i was accepted.

 

Depends on your town. Don't expect to hear anything for at least 6 weeks. If you don't hear anything by 60 days, call the them, be polite and ask the status.

 

It took me 103 days. I think most people get them within 60 days but some towns drag it out for 4-6 months.

The DL record would keep you from consideration for employment in my department whereas the DP arrest probably wouldn't.

 

Don't discount the effects of a driving record in any background checks. If they were minor violations it shouldn't be an issue.

ou should get it expunged anyway. Why deal with the question in the future.

A DP wouldnt stop you from getting and FID??? I heard a totally different from the officer taking my application about a month ago. He said any disorderly person offense will get you denied. Maybe its town to town but I wouldnt get my hopes up. The important thing is that you disclosed so you just have to wait and see.

expect to wait about 3 months. Mine took 5months but my girlfriends took 3, same town same address same detective. Really once you give it to them they give it to the state police and they are on company time.

He said any disorderly person offense will get you denied

The Chief LE officer makes that decision. It is not an automatic disqualifier.

It depends entirely on the type of offense and details.

my offense was disorderly conduct and using foul language while intoxicated. but i was only charged with disorderly conduct and not drunk and disorderly. I guess there are different opinions on this matter. i hope i get it cause i dont feel like paying for an appeal.