I was arrested in Florida in August 2005 for 2 felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. I was sentenced to 2 years probation and ejudication was withheld. I went back to court in Feb.2007, and got early termination as of July 8,2007. All my rights were restored, as ejudication was withheld. Last week I went to a gun store to purchase a handgun 100% legally. I was denied during the background check, and told that I had to appeal the denial, as it was going to be reported to the FBI and charges were going to be pressed for trying to illegally purchase a handgun. Is there any truth behind this? And also, what are the restrictions on buying a firearm after being released from probation, even if your not a convicted felon? I am concerned as the gun store is telling me I have to retain a lawyer now, even though I had informed them of my background history prior to the firearm purchase, and none of this information was released to me at the time of purchase, only after the waiting period when I went to do the background check and pick up the weapon I had purchased had I been told that I would face criminal charges if I failed the background check. I am most concerned with what course of action I must now take to protect myself, can anyone steer me in the right direction??