Posted on Dec 7, 2019
Can I join the military with a firearm possession charge that I got while I was a minor?
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Im currently 18 but last year on September 7, 2018 I was charged with "possession of firearm as minor" and had to complete 48 hours community service. Now from what the recruiters told me is because of the charge there is a slim chance that a waiver would get approved so they basically want me to not disclose the charge which I heard if u get caught doing so it could lead to a fraudulent enlistment. Also I would need a 2nd waiver because my sophomore year I fractured my femur and needed 2 screws put in place which does not slow me down at all I played the following season with no issue but I am just wondering what are my chances at being able to enlist.
Firearms and Guns
Crime
Waivers
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A charge does not mean a conviction. It's a small misdemeanor for which you were never adjudicated. I've seen waivers approved for more serious offenses. But if you don't declare either the offense or the surgery now and the military finds out later, it could result in a fraudulent enlistment. That's more trouble than you want.
Be honest. Push for the waiver for both the weapon offense and the surgeries. If your recruiter won't push it, find another recruiter. But be honest up front.
Be honest. Push for the waiver for both the weapon offense and the surgeries. If your recruiter won't push it, find another recruiter. But be honest up front.
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CPT Robert Boshears
I saw one man with 10 marijuana arrests.... (during Vietnam).... all we’re given a waiver
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