Ask The Michigan Firearms Instructor
Q: Hello Rick.. .I have a question, and I am sure you have gotten it more than once. But if I pleaded out to a domestic violence charge over fifteen years ago. Is it safe to assume that Federal Firearm laws state that I cannot be in possession of a firearm or ammo, but Michigan law says I can have a CCW permit? I find this confusing and refuse to buy a pistol, because of this. Can you clarify for me? Also how would this effect my wife's ability to proceed with her desire to obtain a CCW and pistol? Thank you.
A. Your biggest issue with respect to your aspirations of one day receiving a CPL, as you suggested, is going to be your DV conviction regardless of whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor. Since 15 years have passed since your DV plea, you may be eligible for an expungement. If you need a referral, I can put you in contact with an attorney who can further help you in this regard.
Furthermore, your personal issues do not legally impact your wife's eligibility for a CPL.
About The Author
Rick Ector is a National Rifle Association credentialed Firearms Trainer, who provides
Michigan CCW Class training in Detroit for students at his firearms school - Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit.
Ector is a recognized expert in firearm safety and has been featured extensively in the national and local media: Associated Press, UPI, NRAnews, Guns Digest, Tactical-Life, The Truth About Guns, The Politics Daily, Fox News Detroit, The Detroit News, The Detroit Examiner, WJLB, WGPR, and the UrbanShooterPodcast.
For more info about free shooting lessons for women and
Michigan CCW Classes, please contact:
Rick's Firearm Academy of Detroit
Web: http://www.detroitccw.com.
Email: info@detroitccw.com
Phone: 313.733.74
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As promised, here is the podcast replay of my appearance yesterday on the Steve Gruber Show. We discussed the topic of "Armed Detroiters" and their impact on violent crime in the motor city.
I do most of my blogging and article writing in coffee shops because there are too many distractions at home.
