Hey guys! For years I’ve been interested in getting my rpal and I finally pulled the trigger last week. My application was received 2 days ago but I’m anxious about my arrest history and want to know what your opinions are on it. In July of 2015, 5 and half years ago, I was arrested with break and entering and theft of motor vehicle. The judge was lenient on me and gave me a conditional discharge meaning no record with a 1 year peace bond in January 2016(exactly 5 years ago). I answered no to all of section 16 on the application. I haven’t been in any trouble since but my peace bond expires January 2017(4 years ago). Would I have any issues with getting my rpal in your opinion?? I’ve read through countless threads and still feel the need to gain more insight. Thanks!
Prior arrest with conditional discharge/peace bond
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I know what you mean but I’ve been soo looking forward to getting my rpal for years even before the arrest and finally one day I said f*** it. I also convinced myself since the processing times are longer now days it would be a few months before my application gets looked at anyway so why not go for it now.
Midnight Rider
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I always find these types of questions strange coming from people who just signed up for the site , and have a zero post count ; yet the first thing they talk about is their past criminal history , and asking others how difficult it will be to get a firearm license .
You should be all right, they will likely (and rightfully) keep a closer eye on you, than if your history was incident free. I had a few blips as well when applying, however none that incurred a weapons ban.
Before applying I vetted myself, through freedom of information, One has access the files used to determine whether an applicant is eligible for a PAL.
*edit* I would have mentioned the peacebond, which expired within the 5 year period allotted on the application. There was an option to explain any yes answers. My only concern would be the CFO misinterpreting your answers of no as an attempt to mislead.
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vickers vanguard
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Hate to be the one saying it, but I would think twice before giving someone an RPAL, that lacks basic morality and ethics, a disregard for other’s property, and commit a break and enter...i know it’s just a car, but still. I’m surprised no one mentioned it yet.
Anthony Nardelli
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I can concur with this statement. I appreciate that people make mistakes. However, some errors are grievous enough to warrant disqualification from consideration to access restricted firearms. With that said, if you managed to avoid further legal entanglements, you'll likely get extra scrutiny but not outright disqualification for an RPAL, excepting that you've omitted that you were subject to a peace bond in the last 5 years. This 'oversight' might get you denied your RPAL.
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dont give up keep going no matter what they want you to quit first time around
Break and enter and car theft isn't a mistake, unless you're talking about the procreation that led to it.
Oops, I accidently stole this car....
F this loser
Midnight Rider
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....or the whole story may have been made up in an attempt to get people to say that they knew of all kinds of people with criminal backgrounds who easily got a PAL or R-PAL with no questions asked ; and how they fooled the system .
Milanczar
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Just be honest .i think it has to do with certain conditions..I myself and to this day still can’t believe that it happened to me ...I called the cops I got arrested it was 2 against one the cops believed the kids ..and I got well you know plucked
Fast forward charged with assault... fought the charge ...got off ..got a peace bond (they say there is no record of it ya bull Cacca )
There always is hate to say, and to this day I still have rpal
So if you got your rpAl you should be good to go ...but be honest if ever asked by the cops or cfo..cause you never know if they woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day ...got into an argument wife , hung over or what ever....I was told this by a judge and cops
And remember that was your only one chance ...again I was told this by a judge and cops that I personally know
So maybe once and awhile do some volunteer work (soup kitchen or what ever )...get a letter saying you were there signed and dated ...cause it will help you in the future
Fast forward charged with assault... fought the charge ...got off ..got a peace bond (they say there is no record of it ya bull Cacca )
There always is hate to say, and to this day I still have rpal
So if you got your rpAl you should be good to go ...but be honest if ever asked by the cops or cfo..cause you never know if they woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day ...got into an argument wife , hung over or what ever....I was told this by a judge and cops
And remember that was your only one chance ...again I was told this by a judge and cops that I personally know
So maybe once and awhile do some volunteer work (soup kitchen or what ever )...get a letter saying you were there signed and dated ...cause it will help you in the future
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