See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_Violence_Offender_Gun_Ban
It depends on what the misdemeanor is for. Most misdemeanors do no disqualify you from purchasing a handgun.Added: If it was a Domestic Violence misdemeanor, you can never possess a firearmagain. (Research: Lautenberg Amendment)
Yes. Unless the misdemeanor conviction was for domestic violence, in which case you would be barred from owning a firearm under the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
NO! You may NOT you will be committing a FELONY under current Federal Law, per the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot possess a firearm or ammunition, unless the conviction was expunged, set aside, or you received a pardon.
Generally, no. For further information, look up the "Lautenberg Amendment."
Under federal law a conviction of any felony is sufficient to bar this privilege. Also, a conviction of ANY offense of domestic violence (felony OR misdemeanor) can have the same effect under the Lautenberg Amendment.
In the late nineties, the DOD forbade enlisting anyone with a domestic violence conviction. This was due to the Lautenberg amendment to a gun control act, which forbids those convicted from purchasing or possessing a firearm. There are some exceptions, and in other cases, waivers. However, one should contact their local recruiters office, to get up to date information about their own specific situation.
The state doesn't matter.. federal law - specifically, 18 USC § 922 (g)(9) - otherwise known as the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, or the Lautenberg Amendment - prohibits anyone with any conviction of domestic violence - felony or misdemeanor - from purchasing, possessing, or being permitted access to firearms and/or ammunition. There is no exception to this law in any state or territory of the United States.
More explicit information would have to be known. The question states CONVICTION of Domestic Violence. Even though it may have been "set aside," you may not qualify under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Depends on the misdemeanor. Domestic violence or drugs- no.
Not sure if he was ever arrested for domestic violence, but he was certainly not convicted of it. If so, the Lautenberg Amendment would preclude him from carrying a firearm or being a law enforcement officer which he has been for over 20 years.
The expungement laws of all states vary - but as a general answer I do not believe that it is possible because such a conviction also holds ramifications under federal law as well (i.e.: possession of firearms - see: 'Lautenberg Amendment').
Depends on the misdemeanor. If it was a crime of domestic violence, no.