I was young and stupid in 1979.

I was not arrested and never have been. Never more than a speeding ticket.

By 1983 I was completely over doping and drinking. Have not since.

Fast forward to 6 years ago.

I am a father of two, still married to the first wife, have two businesses, own a house and cars, they whole nine yards.

Never more than an occasional speeding ticket.

My son gets interested in guns. We start buying long guns and pistols.

I take the class get my Concealed Carry. No sweat.

This April I go to renew.

The very same people that issued my last CC (different sheriff) bring me in to their office and tell me "sorry, your dd214 says Discharge, NOT Honorable Discharge". They turn me down.

I call my lawyer. He agrees. They made a mistake when they issued. Waste of time to try to fight it.

I run into the sheriff at the range. Nice guy. He lets me tell him my story. I tell him about the dope so he knows I am not yanking his chain. He gives me his cell phone and asks me to call him tomorrow at 1p. I call, he says Sorry, my people have called it right. No CC for you.

I kind of miss carrying concealed.

I don't have thousands to throw at legal fights.

Any hope or suggestions?

Thanks.

Steve ~ Asheville, NC