Q: Is gun prohibition in a New Jersey restraining order (civil case only) enforced in West Virginia? I'm moving there soon.
I have NO criminal record. I'm moving from New Jersey to West Virginia soon to retire there and want to do some deer hunting and get a hand gun for home protection too. My ex wife in NJ got a restraining order against me in a divorce action (civil case) about two decades ago. Will I pass a background check in West Virginia? I know I can buy a gun via private sale in West Virginia but I don't want any trouble with the law if there is ever an incident there and West Virginia police are involved. I'm a law abiding citizen and Navy veteran. Custody battle is long past. Our kid will be 29 in a few days. I have had no contact with ex in years. My adult child visits me sometimes.
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A: This question has been posted in Virginia. West Virginia and Virginia have slightly different laws. Please repost in W. Virginia to get accurate responses.
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