Hey guys, didn't know where to post this so I did it here. This is also my first post. I've been lurking these forums for a while though..
I was delayed by NICS when trying to purchase a G.20SF. Initially the delay happened because my dealer didn't know what to answer when they asked him if he had seen proof that I had been a resident of the state for 90 days. He told them he had seen my driver's license but didn't know what else he needed to look at, and that's when they put me on delay.
Now, let me explain a bit more about my situation. I am a Lawful Permanent Resident or Green Card holder and have been in the States for 5 months now. My dad and wife are American citizens and I should be too but I never really did anything to pursue citizenship when I was younger (something I regret), just because I never thought I would move here since I had a very successful career where I came from and didn't think I would throw that away to move here. But I did and don't regret it at all.
Anyway, here is my concern..
My wife, who has been on psychiatric meds since she was 6 got her medications changed very abruptly. To make a long story short, this caused her to have a real bad mental episode and she flipped out, attacked me and then called the cops and told them a bunch of lies. When the cops came they called me upstairs and I talked to them very calmly and explained what happened, then they went and asked her if what I said was true and she admitted to it. Then we BOTH got arrested. AND the cops took my Ruger 10/22 for "safe keeping".
We spent 6 days in the County Jail waiting for initial hearing. Then, when we saw the judge, he released her on her own accord and set my bond to $5000 and put a restraining order on me. I had to pay $548 to get out of jail and find a place to live for a week until our next court date.
During this time, my wife, who was back to her usual self, talked to her public defender and explained everything that happened and showed proof of her mental problems and the therapy she's in, etc.. so when we went back to court, the attorney representing the state of Ohio met with her public defender and they decided to dismiss the cases under the condition that we went to a court-appointed mental health unit to be evaluated and follow any recommendations made by them.
The result of this evaluation was that the incident was an isolated one and that we needed no further treatment from them but my wife was told to continue with her regular therapy. And this meant that the cases were COMPLETELY dismissed and the whole thing was over.
In fact, I had her public defender file a written motion with the court to have my 10/22 released and the judge sustained the motion and stated "all legal firearms may be returned to the defendant". The Police department, when we showed them the court order to release my rifle, had no problem with it. They were actually really really nice and professional.
So, in theory, my eligibility to own firearms shouldn't be affected by this, right?
Well I'm concerned about this delay because if I get a denial from the NICS, I will have to appeal it and that's just gonna be a pain in the butt!
What do you guys think? Will I get denied? What should I do in that case? I've been waiting all my life to own my own handgun since they're banned where I used to live so this is a pretty important thing to me...
I was delayed by NICS when trying to purchase a G.20SF. Initially the delay happened because my dealer didn't know what to answer when they asked him if he had seen proof that I had been a resident of the state for 90 days. He told them he had seen my driver's license but didn't know what else he needed to look at, and that's when they put me on delay.
Now, let me explain a bit more about my situation. I am a Lawful Permanent Resident or Green Card holder and have been in the States for 5 months now. My dad and wife are American citizens and I should be too but I never really did anything to pursue citizenship when I was younger (something I regret), just because I never thought I would move here since I had a very successful career where I came from and didn't think I would throw that away to move here. But I did and don't regret it at all.
Anyway, here is my concern..
My wife, who has been on psychiatric meds since she was 6 got her medications changed very abruptly. To make a long story short, this caused her to have a real bad mental episode and she flipped out, attacked me and then called the cops and told them a bunch of lies. When the cops came they called me upstairs and I talked to them very calmly and explained what happened, then they went and asked her if what I said was true and she admitted to it. Then we BOTH got arrested. AND the cops took my Ruger 10/22 for "safe keeping".
We spent 6 days in the County Jail waiting for initial hearing. Then, when we saw the judge, he released her on her own accord and set my bond to $5000 and put a restraining order on me. I had to pay $548 to get out of jail and find a place to live for a week until our next court date.
During this time, my wife, who was back to her usual self, talked to her public defender and explained everything that happened and showed proof of her mental problems and the therapy she's in, etc.. so when we went back to court, the attorney representing the state of Ohio met with her public defender and they decided to dismiss the cases under the condition that we went to a court-appointed mental health unit to be evaluated and follow any recommendations made by them.
The result of this evaluation was that the incident was an isolated one and that we needed no further treatment from them but my wife was told to continue with her regular therapy. And this meant that the cases were COMPLETELY dismissed and the whole thing was over.
In fact, I had her public defender file a written motion with the court to have my 10/22 released and the judge sustained the motion and stated "all legal firearms may be returned to the defendant". The Police department, when we showed them the court order to release my rifle, had no problem with it. They were actually really really nice and professional.
So, in theory, my eligibility to own firearms shouldn't be affected by this, right?
Well I'm concerned about this delay because if I get a denial from the NICS, I will have to appeal it and that's just gonna be a pain in the butt!
What do you guys think? Will I get denied? What should I do in that case? I've been waiting all my life to own my own handgun since they're banned where I used to live so this is a pretty important thing to me...