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I was astonished by your reply, as it contradicted what I have long assumed, or imagined. It's too bad. I think it is bad law, but no matter.

I found in googling the website of E. G. Morris, a lawyer in Austin. It looks like Mr. Morris has the answer to quite a few of your questions on his website ...

I also think you are ineligible to get a CHL, not sure how your buying firearms at all but I am not up on federal law. I would suggest you get a copy of your conviction and see what it actually says. I also believe that for non violent felonies there should be a fall off date(as in it falls off ...

I was astonished by your reply, as it contradicted what I have long assumed, or imagined. It's too bad. I think it is bad law, but no matter.

I found in googling the website of E. G. Morris, a lawyer in Austin. It looks like Mr. Morris has the answer to quite a few of your questions on his website ...

So what does this clause mean?

(14) has not, in the 10 years preceding the date of application, been adjudicated as having engaged in delinquent conduct violating a penal law of the grade of felony; and - See more at: http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/txstatutes/ ... 2jv5k.dpuf

WildBill wrote: Eligibility for CHL/LTC has some exceptions to the general rules. Unfortunately your particular crime was one of them.

So a pardon or expungement are the only options.

OK, thanks.

JALLEN wrote:Isn't conviction of a felony a permanent bar to even possessing a firearm?

From what I've read, in Texas, after 5 years of completion of sentence you can possess one in your household.

And if voting rights are restored by your state you are no longer a felon in the feds eyes.

mojo84 wrote:Honest question here:

Is there such a thing as an ex-felon?

Well, you got a point there.

I guess I refer to as EX because it was 30 years ago and I have been and am a productive citizen in society.

My voting rights and jury duties have been restored.

Why not my gun rights?

I don't believe mine was deferred adjudication.

I actually served time in the pen and was released on parole that ended in 1997.
I believe burglary of a habitation is a permanent bar to getting an LTC in Texas.
Please read the attached thread.
http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t ...

Maxwell wrote:Unless there was some adjudication associated with your completion of parole you are a convicted felon and are not able to purchase or own firearms by federal law.

I'm not aware of any adjudication at my time of parole.

But I have purchased weapons and passed federal background checks.

I don't believe mine was deferred adjudication.

I actually served time in the pen and was released on parole that ended in 1997.

OK, I have read a lot on here but can't seem to find a straight answer.

I was convicted of a felony back when I was 17. It was burglary of a habitation. I was somewhat of a troubled youth and actually committed the crime as a juvenile but was certified as an adult and tried in adult court. I was ...