can one buy a handgun with domestic violent charges? i moved to iowa from missouri. about 16 years ago me and my wife had a fight in our apartment and neighbors called the cops. neither one of us physically harmed each other, but apparently verbal abuse is just as bad. we were both arrested and let out the next day and had to take these classes. i cannot remember if we were ever convicted of any domestic violent charges or if taking the classes had it all dropped. anyways i was still able to buy handguns in missouri even checking that little yes box next to the question about conviction of domestic violence. so im wondering if i was never convicted or charges was dropped. in iowa we gotta get a permit to buy handguns im wondering if i should check no in that box on the application.