How Boulder County screwed my friend out of ever owning firearms again.

[gnihcraes]

Some states do put dispositions on their criminal histories, but not all do and they are not always accurate. In Colorado, it is hit or miss. The actual court case is looked up in COCourts or ICON or CCIC to determine the disposition.

So what you possess is actually a copy of that particular state's record.

Yep.

ICON is referenced when doing a background check. (integrated colorado online network) - Courts Database of each case, every day.