Reasons for handgun sale denial, 1998–2000*
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| *In 1998, seven denied sales listed two reasons for denial, one with none; in 1999, nine denied sales listed two reasons; in 2000, one denied sale had no reason for denial given. | |
| †Violent offence. | |
| Denial type | |
| Misdemeanor | 2288 (40.1) |
| Felony | 2233 (39.1) |
| Restraining order | 477 (8.4) |
| Mental health | 288 (5.1) |
| Certain offences as juvenile | 250 (4.4) |
| Condition of probation | 117 (2.1) |
| “Yes” to screening question | 56 (1.0) |
| Regulatory | 2 (0.04) |
| Law enforcement agency | 1 (0.02) |
| Felony convictions | |
| Dangerous drugs/narcotics | 628 (28.1) |
| Other (conspiracy, accessory) | 493 (22.1) |
| Burglary | 272 (12.2) |
| Assault† | 165 (7.4) |
| Vehicle code violations | 157 (7.0) |
| Theft | 151 (6.8) |
| Forgery/fraud | 123 (5.5) |
| Robbery† | 77 (3.5) |
| Weapons | 81 (3.6) |
| Sex crimes† | 49 (2.2) |
| Homicide† | 19 (0.9) |
| Arson† | 13 (0.6) |
| Kidnap† | 5 (0.2) |
| Misdemeanor convictions | |
| Assault† | 2026 (88.6) |
| Dangerous drugs/narcotics | 139 (6.1) |
| Weapons | 88 (3.9) |
| Other (conspiracy, accessory) | 31 (1.4) |