BB Gun Incident

[Toomire]

Hey All,

I was hoping the title of this threat would catch some attention, if only for the comedy aspect of it. However it is actually a serious question I have to present to you all.

A little backround information; I am 20 years old and looking to persue a career in LE (who on this forum isn't). I attended a University for one year however did not have the finances to continue and am currently not enrolled at a college. I am a Supervisor of 10 employees at a large retailer (Best Buy) and have been with the company for almost 3 years now. I've tried marijuana twice about 5 years ago and that's it for drug use. I have also received one citation for speeding. I am in fairly good physical shape and have a good head on my shoulders as far as academics go. My question lies with one small incident in the past (like it always does)...

The incident was one night , about 3 years ago, when my friends and I were messing around with my BB Gun outside shooting soda cans. My friend had thrown a snowball at me and as a joke I took a pot shot at him with the BB Gun. Before I get too many flames, I certainly do realize this was a huge idiot mistake on my part - I honestly didn't think it would have the power to do anything however I am NOT downplaying what I did, nor am I making any excuses to the situation. A few days later my friend had to visit the hospital because of a pain in his leg and it ended up that it had actually punctured his skin. To make a long story short, my family's lawyer contacted the local PO who was handling the case and "made a deal" that I would do X amount of hours of community service in exchange for it not being prosecuted for a misdemeanor (hospital rules, gunshot wounds must be reported as I'm sure you're all aware) which I would have been fine with, because I certainly deserved it.

Anyways, my question is... is this incident (even though it didn't go through the courts) an immediate DQ to most departments? I realize the severity of the situation even though it didn't end up as much, considering the BBGUN would be considered a firearm in most places. Obviously I will be up front with any department I apply with as they're guaranteed to find it with a backround check, and I have nothing to hide. I was certainly not being a smart kid at the time and that's all there is to it.

I appreciate you all taking the time to read my long winded post, I just didn't want to leave any details out that could prove useful in "diagnosing" my situation ;)

Thanks!

-Justin

[Babysmamadrama]

I don't think it is going to DQ you automatically. Your were goofing and made a bad decision to point an AIRGUN at your friend. It sounds like it turned out to be a civil matter and you should be fine. A small bump in the road.

I mean, Jesus, everyone has shot airguns, thrown rocks, or shot bottle rockets at buddies. And if you didn't, you missed out. :D

[cntryboy0531]

I don't think it is going to DQ you automatically. Your were goofing and made a bad decision to point an AIRGUN at your friend. It sounds like it turned out to be a civil matter and you should be fine. A small bump in the road.

I mean, Jesus, everyone has shot airguns, thrown rocks, or shot bottle rockets at buddies. And if you didn't, you missed out.

A ex-friend of mine shot me in the foot with a pellet rifle (I was around 11).. I took it from him and he took off running, He was about 10 yards out when I placed the pellet rifle over the hood of a truck and nailed him in his right *** cheek from 10-15 (maybe 20??) yards. Great shot placement. right where the cheek meets the thigh right in the back. He had jeans on, so the pellet bounced off but it stung him like a Mother F*****. He cleared the ground in a jump of about 4ft in the air, and landed flat on his ***. :eek: :D

[mcsap]

Doesn't sound like a problem to me. Just a stupid thing you did one time. AND, a bb "gun" isn't considered a firearm in my state ( unless used in a robbery) so the worst thing you would have been arrested for was Disorderly Conduct.

Other than that, 5 yrs clean from MJ and you will be ready to apply.

[md123]

you'll shoot your eye out.

[Babysmamadrama]

A ex-friend of mine shot me in the foot with a pellet rifle (I was around 11).. I took it from him and he took off running, He was about 10 yards out when I placed the pellet rifle over the hood of a truck and nailed him in his right *** cheek from 10-15 (maybe 20??) yards. Great shot placement. right where the cheek meets the thigh right in the back. He had jeans on, so the pellet bounced off but it stung him like a Mother F*****. He cleared the ground in a jump of about 4ft in the air, and landed flat on his ***. :eek: :D

Rep'ed you deadeye.