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No. It is sealed only to the view of the general public. The courts, law enforcement and government agencies will ALWAYS have access to the complete criminal record.

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Your record is only sealed to members of the public. Government agencies, the courts or law enforcement, who will be conducting your background check, are always able to view them.

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Can you own a gun with a felony record?

no.


Do you have to be a expert to own a gun?

No you do not have to be a gun expert to own a gun. As long as you are of legal age to own a firearm and you do not have any felony offenses on your record, you can own a gun.


If a felony record is sealed in PA can you still obtain a gun permit?

Check with a local lawyer to be sure.In general terms, a sealed record still is a record, just not accessible to the public. Usually, a restoration of gun rights requires that a record be expunged rather than sealed.Another View: In terms of being sealed or expunged it makes little difference. Such records, when sealed or expunged only render them unavailable to members of the general public.The courts, law enforcement, and government agencies always have access rights to these records. You would have to obtain a pardon from the governor of the state in order to qualify.


Is a person who got a felony as a juvi and has had that charge sealed allowed to purchas a hand gun?

You would have to check with the licensing authority in your state, but I do not believe you can. Even though your record is sealed, it is sealed ONLY to the public. Government agencies still have access to it.


Can you own a gun with a outright misdeamor on your record?

That depends on what the misdemeanor is, exactly.


You were convicted of a nonperson felony in 2001 can you own a gun?

In the U.S. you cannot legally own a gun if you have a felony on your record, unless your rights have been restored.


How can you get your criminal record sealed?

Each state has its own procedures and qualifications and lists of crimes they will not expunge. Contact an attorney or your local courthouse.


What is expunction?

when your criminal record is sealed.


How old do you have to be to own a gun in America?

With no criminal record, 18 for long guns and 21 for handguns.


Can a juvenile record effect your gun rights as an adult?

Yes, it can. Juvenile records are only sealed from the general public - NICS and law enforcement agencies can still access them.


Can I access my 1939 birth record from Belleue Hospital in New York?

Yes. The individual involved can always access his own birth record, unless it is sealed because of adoption or other reasons.


Can you get your gun rights back if your felony case is sealed?

No