I have tried to find out the answer and no one seems to know. In 2001 I plead no contest to a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. I recieved deferred adjudication and was not convicted. I have read that this is considered a conviction. My probation officer told me I could still own guns after the probation period ended. Then I read it's a federal offense to own guns. My wife and I want to get our CHL's and want to know once and for all if I'm eligible.