Gun Purchase post an Appeal Win?

[bullseye70]

I am going through the appeal process right now for my FOID renewal. I had a question about gun and ammo purchases after you have received your FOID card. There is obviously a background check run when you go to purchase arms or ammunition. When you win an appeal because of a Felony conviction that occurred over 25 years ago, do you still select "Yes" for having to have been convicted of a Felony in the past? If so, won't you be denied a firearm purchase as a result? What's the firearm buying process after winning an Appeal? Thanks!

[Bubbacs]

Welcome to the Forums for sure.

Good Luck with the appeal process too.

The more times you post the same question in the same Header Thread will greatly increase your views, again good luck.

[ScottFM]

I am going through the appeal process right now for my FOID renewal. I had a question about gun and ammo purchases after you have received your FOID card. There is obviously a background check run when you go to purchase arms or ammunition. When you win an appeal because of a Felony conviction that occurred over 25 years ago, do you still select "Yes" for having to have been convicted of a Felony in the past? If so, won't you be denied a firearm purchase as a result? What's the firearm buying process after winning an Appeal? Thanks!

There is no background check when purchasing ammo. You just show your card if you are buying in Illinois.

[Molly B.]

I am going through the appeal process right now for my FOID renewal. I had a question about gun and ammo purchases after you have received your FOID card. There is obviously a background check run when you go to purchase arms or ammunition. When you win an appeal because of a Felony conviction that occurred over 25 years ago, do you still select "Yes" for having to have been convicted of a Felony in the past? If so, won't you be denied a firearm purchase as a result? What's the firearm buying process after winning an Appeal? Thanks!

 

For purchasing a firearm it is helpful if you submit a voluntary appeal file with the ATF.

 

federal exception for gun ownership.pdf

 

Voluntary Appeal file application July 31.pdf

[Molly B.]

I think the instructions on the back of the form 4473 tells you how to answer the question.

 

EXCEPTION

:

..... Persons subject to this exception, or who receive

relief from disabilities under 18 U.S.C. 925©, should answer "no" to the applicable

question

[bullseye70]

I see, thank you. This seems to make sense. I don't want to make any careless errors on a form when making a purchase. Thank you very much for the feedback.

[bullseye70]

Thanks a lot Molly! This is very helpful.