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So, Question 11c on ATF from 4473 says:

"Have you ever been convicted in any curt of a felony, or any other crime, for which the judge could have imprisoned you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence, including probation."

So, what if, your state has misdemeanor Assault with a sentence that says 'not to exceed 365 days', does that mean you are not a prohibeted person?  Would the sentence have to be 366 days at least to disqualify you from firearm possession?


A work associate has a reprobate neighbor you see... that has made threats about shooting my work associate's dogs.  But a public records search shows that Assault beef on his record from 15 years ago.  Reprobate neighbor is also 'known to police' now.  Many people summon the cops because of his antics that might not rise to level of handcuffs and Miranda.

Just wondering for when Associate has to call the police again if her mentioning "he keeps talking about shooting my dog, shoud that jailbird even have a gun?" all innocently, would ellicit different police behavior.  I mean, she doesn't want to HAVE to shoot the guy at some future date.

I did tell her to keep an eye out and to call immediately if she ever sees a gun in his possession. 

What say you readers?