Okay so to start off, I have taken the "eligibility quiz" from the FDoAs website. I answered yes to the question regarding having adjudication of guilt withheld on a felony.
Details: Not going to go into depth but, 5 years ago I got caught in some stupid stuff, bad situation all around, ended up with 3 C felonies and 1 D (all at once). However, I was a youthful offender, adjudication of guilt was withheld, and the record was sealed. Probation was terminated early due to meeting all conditions/good behavior. This was in NY.
Fast forward to now, I am a university student pursuing Law/Biology. 3.75gpa, have not gotten a ticket since 2014 (knock on wood), etc - in other words turned my life around and got back on track.
So here's where my question comes in - I can lawfully own a firearm, my rights were restored with the Y/O, adjudication/sealing, and I enjoy competitions and going to the range as well as learning about firearms (have always been interested in the military, both grandfathers are wwII veterans.).
However, even though I qualify, what are the chances of me getting the permit? I want to follow the the law to the T and I know all the documentation I need to file, I'm just wondering if anyone has any perspective on whether or not it's worth applying for. I would rather do it properly the first time than get my hopes up and be rejected. I'm also curious because I am not 100% sure of career choice right now, but may want to do something LE related, plus my parents are getting older and I need to be able to care for and protect them.
Thanks for reading! If there are any attorneys recommended, if that would be helpful, please do let me know, I am in Dade county area.
Details: Not going to go into depth but, 5 years ago I got caught in some stupid stuff, bad situation all around, ended up with 3 C felonies and 1 D (all at once). However, I was a youthful offender, adjudication of guilt was withheld, and the record was sealed. Probation was terminated early due to meeting all conditions/good behavior. This was in NY.
Fast forward to now, I am a university student pursuing Law/Biology. 3.75gpa, have not gotten a ticket since 2014 (knock on wood), etc - in other words turned my life around and got back on track.
So here's where my question comes in - I can lawfully own a firearm, my rights were restored with the Y/O, adjudication/sealing, and I enjoy competitions and going to the range as well as learning about firearms (have always been interested in the military, both grandfathers are wwII veterans.).
However, even though I qualify, what are the chances of me getting the permit? I want to follow the the law to the T and I know all the documentation I need to file, I'm just wondering if anyone has any perspective on whether or not it's worth applying for. I would rather do it properly the first time than get my hopes up and be rejected. I'm also curious because I am not 100% sure of career choice right now, but may want to do something LE related, plus my parents are getting older and I need to be able to care for and protect them.
Thanks for reading! If there are any attorneys recommended, if that would be helpful, please do let me know, I am in Dade county area.