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Q: Can I get my concealed weapons permit if I have been arrested for a domestic violence charge? over 10 years ago.

I was punched by the victim and it left a mark on her arm sense there was a mark somebody had to go to jail. That's what the cop said. the victim wrote a letter to the judge and the prosecuting attorney . stating that she hit me. I bonded out of jail. When I went to court I refused anger... View More

John Daugherty
John Daugherty
answered on Mar 12, 2014

If, within 8 years prior to your application for a concealed, you were convicted of assault of domestic violence (MCL 750.81), you cannot get a concealed pistol license under Michigan law. Also, a conviction for domestic violence is a prohibitor under Federal law (Gun Control Act of... View More

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