15 years ago in CA , I was arrested for a 273.5 , but was convicted on a 242
I have never tried to purchase any firearms since then. And again 15 years has past without ANY other incidents.
I read the 2007 gun regulations over on the DOJ website. And it said that anyone that was convicted with a 242 (misdemeanor), would be banned from gun ownership for 10 years.
Now I have been doing some research , and went to the ATF website , to check the federal law. And saw this question:
(Q14) Is an individual who has been pardoned, or whose conviction was expunged or set aside, or whose civil rights have been restored, considered convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
Answer:
No, as long as the pardon, expungement, or restoration does not expressly provide that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms
So , does this mean that when I expunge my case. That the arrest records , and the details on what I was arrested for not be seen by the Dept Of Justice? And all they will see is that I was convicted of a 242?
Im a little confused here, because I thought that ppl who were involved with domestic violations were not able to posses firearms for life![]()
I appreciate anyones help here. Thank you...

