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Also you'll be pleased to know that the first time you took the class it was likely an all-day type affair.

Now it will likely only set you back about a half a day.

ScottDLS wrote:Since almost everything in a felony these days and you probably commit several per day without knowing it.

I would think that misdemeanor family violence might be a good candidate for a temporary reprieve from firearm possession. If the crime is bad enough that it deserves "permanent" disqualification then it should be a felony imo.

Jusme wrote:

WTR wrote:I don't want anyone you has had the lack of judgement to have committed a felony or receive a DUI to process a firearm. How am I assured they won't have another moment when the can't behave responsibly?

I am not one to judge, and in my opinion, one DWI arrest, should not be a disqualifyer for a new CHL. The OP has evidently not committed the same offense for the past 5 years, and has paid his debt to society. He will continue to pay in higher insurance premiums, and a lower number of employment opportunities. I have no qualms with him getting a new CHL, and he simply asked about the process for doing so.

While a DUI is a serious offense, there are lots of people who pay the price and learn from their mistakes. There were times when I was younger and before I was licensed to carry, when I acted irresponsibly by driving while intoxicated. I was never pulled over, thank God, and I realized how stupid it was and learned from that experience. I'm glad that I didn't end up in a situation where I was disqualified from owning a firearm. Now I am married, with two kids, two mortgages, a car note, and whole lotta responsibility that I didn't have before and I cherish my right to protect my family and property.