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Boostaddict · 01-16-2008, 12:57 AM

I live in Bucks County, PA, and recently purchased a hand gun, and would like to get a concealed weapons carry permit. I was convicted of DUI and possession of a small amount of marijuana(section 13a31) in June of 2004. I was wondering if I should even bother applying for the permit because of the drug charge. I've looked online for a definite answer as to my eligibility but can't seem to find one. The sheriff department's site led me to believe I can't get a permit because of my violation to the Controlled Substance ,Drug,Device and Cosmetic Act. But, I was on another PA website that seemed to say since the offense carried a maximum penalty of less than a year in jail, I should be able to get a permit. Also, I was wondering if writing a letter to hand in with my application explaining the circumstances of my arrest, and that I am of no danger to society, nor am I a drug addict, might help sway the sheriffs decision. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

Sarge · 01-16-2008, 10:16 PM

You can always apply but I would say that the drug possession charge would exclude you for life, you should of had a beer dude.

Boostaddict · 01-17-2008, 01:50 PM

You are absolutely right. I had no idea when I was younger, just how big of a deal a marijuana charge is. If I can't get a permit, it's no big deal. But it does suck that such a stupid mistake will stay with me the rest of my life. Thanks.

01-16-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
Boostaddict Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #346 iTrader: (0)	PA Concealed Weapons Permit? I live in Bucks County, PA, and recently purchased a hand gun, and would like to get a concealed weapons carry permit. I was convicted of DUI and possession of a small amount of marijuana(section 13a31) in June of 2004. I was wondering if I should even bother applying for the permit because of the drug charge. I've looked online for a definite answer as to my eligibility but can't seem to find one. The sheriff department's site led me to believe I can't get a permit because of my violation to the Controlled Substance ,Drug,Device and Cosmetic Act. But, I was on another PA website that seemed to say since the offense carried a maximum penalty of less than a year in jail, I should be able to get a permit. Also, I was wondering if writing a letter to hand in with my application explaining the circumstances of my arrest, and that I am of no danger to society, nor am I a drug addict, might help sway the sheriffs decision. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

01-16-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
Sarge Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hamilton Member #5130 My Ride: 2006 Crown Victoria Police "Interceptor". iTrader: (0)	You can always apply but I would say that the drug possession charge would exclude you for life, you should of had a beer dude. __________________ Stay Safe

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01-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#3
Boostaddict Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #346 iTrader: (0)	You are absolutely right. I had no idea when I was younger, just how big of a deal a marijuana charge is. If I can't get a permit, it's no big deal. But it does suck that such a stupid mistake will stay with me the rest of my life. Thanks.