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Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is generally considered less serious than a felony, typically punishable by a fine, a jail sentence of less than one year, or both.

Firearm

Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device.

Ammunition

Projectiles, bullets, cartridges, or other items designed to be fired from a firearm.

Title 18, United States Code

The section of U.S. federal law that deals with crimes and criminal procedures.

Expunged

When a court orders that an arrest or conviction record be sealed or destroyed, making it generally unavailable to the public and preventing it from being used in most background checks.

National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

A system used by licensed firearm dealers to instantly check if a prospective buyer is legally prohibited from owning a firearm.