If you're not commiting any sort of crime that gives probable cause, and you don't allow them to search your home or car... then they can never get you for it.
Edit: seriously, why do we worship the police state? Why do we let them tell us which rights we are allowed to enjoy?
Would be nice to legally own a firearm again.
I was convicted of possessing a plant that was illegal
Over 15 years ago
You are a free man. Own a gun to protect to yourself.
Sounds good, until you're looking at 5 years fed time
Can't you get it expunged?
Maybe, if I have a pile of cash to dump into a lawyer's liquor fund
A friend of mine got caught selling ecstasy pills when he was 18. Dod 2 years and served 5 on probation I believe, if not a bit more.
10 years later, I believe, he was able to get it expunged and passed background checks for a job that he would not have been able to obtain otherwise.
Since mine is over 10, it is hard for the cops to find it. I could probably get it expunged, but lack the cash for the lawyer
Pot? It's legal now in several states. Would suck if that's what you were convicted on
Yup.
Congratulations, you have nothing to lose if you get caught with a gun. What, are you going to be a double felon?
Arm up, brother.
5 years federal crime if I have a firearm in my home or car.
That they find...
How often have police searched your home or car?
If you're not commiting any sort of crime that gives probable cause, and you don't allow them to search your home or car... then they can never get you for it.
Edit: seriously, why do we worship the police state? Why do we let them tell us which rights we are allowed to enjoy?
It only takes once to lose 5 years of my life.
I.e. Car accident? 5 years.