What state and local offenses are "misdemeanors" for purposes of 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(9) and (g)(9)?

The definition of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in the Gun Control Act (GCA) includes any offense classified as a “misdemeanor” under federal, state or tribal law. In states that do not classify offenses as misdemeanors, the definition includes any state or local offense punishable by imprisonment for a term of 1 year or less or punishable by a fine.

[18 U.S.C. 921(a)(33); 27 CFR 478.11]

Last Reviewed July 10, 2020