Thanks for the replies. Yes, I was honest on my application. Even talked to the folks at the FFL about everything - they encouraged me to apply. To make a long story just a little longer, there is a strange twist to my case. I ran a check on myself through the Colorado State Patrol and clear as day there is an arrest for burglary - but, no disposition or resolution. Digging further, I found copies of all my court documents, and started remembering things (this all happened 37 years ago). I plead guilty to auto theft (in CO a class 4 felony out of 5), was sentenced to 4 years probation, which 2 months later was completely discharged satisfactorily so I could join the USMC. While in the Corps I had a Top Secret clearance. After the Corps I did 2 international adoptions which required FBI checks. Now I'm a school teacher which also required background checks. So I don't know. Think I'll apply for a CPL and see what happens.