CA DOJ at it again!!!!!!!!

caveman4867 · 04-24-2008, 07:46 PM

If you were convicted of domestic violence (DV), there are two firearm prohibtions placed on you. The first is a 10 year prohibition from the state of California for which expungement does not affect. The second is a lifetime prohibition from the United States goverment (Lautenberg Amendment to the Violence Against Women Act). The Lautenberg Amendment says that expungement lifts the federal prohibition. The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) was allowing those convicted of DV to have their record expunged to own a firearm after CA's 10 year period had passed. Recently, the CA DOJ has recently taking the position that expungement does not lift the ban— despite the clear language of the federal law. This issue is currently be dealt with in the courts and should be resolved soon. We are optimistic that the courts will enforce the language of the federal law and again allow those who convicted of DV to own a firearem after expungement and meeting any state waiting period.

reverend ron · 04-24-2008, 08:35 PM

Reason #732 why not to live in Ca.

caveman4867 · 04-24-2008, 09:33 PM

AMEN to that

GlockMeister · 04-25-2008, 12:07 AM

Of course they're at it again, it's CALIFORNIA!!!

Rambo · 04-26-2008, 05:42 PM

If you're charged and/or convicted of domestic violence, you lose your guns here in Iowa. Also, third DWI becomes a felony and there they go.

Cyrille · 04-26-2008, 06:40 PM

Califorina should seceed or better yet BIG BROTHER should kick it out of the union!

04-24-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
caveman4867 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15	CA DOJ at it again!!!!!!!! If you were convicted of domestic violence (DV), there are two firearm prohibtions placed on you. The first is a 10 year prohibition from the state of California for which expungement does not affect. The second is a lifetime prohibition from the United States goverment (Lautenberg Amendment to the Violence Against Women Act). The Lautenberg Amendment says that expungement lifts the federal prohibition. The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) was allowing those convicted of DV to have their record expunged to own a firearm after CA's 10 year period had passed. Recently, the CA DOJ has recently taking the position that expungement does not lift the ban— despite the clear language of the federal law. This issue is currently be dealt with in the courts and should be resolved soon. We are optimistic that the courts will enforce the language of the federal law and again allow those who convicted of DV to own a firearem after expungement and meeting any state waiting period.

04-25-2008, 12:07 AM	#4
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,307	Of course they're at it again, it's CALIFORNIA!!! __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

04-26-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 949	If you're charged and/or convicted of domestic violence, you lose your guns here in Iowa. Also, third DWI becomes a felony and there they go. __________________ If you run, you'll just die tired.

04-24-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
reverend ron Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pa.where I can still own any firearm I choose. Posts: 41	Reason #732 why not to live in Ca.

04-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#3
caveman4867 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15	AMEN to that

04-26-2008, 06:40 PM	#6
Cyrille Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,905	Califorina should seceed or better yet BIG BROTHER should kick it out of the union!