### Question
How does FIREARMS define misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 921*, **misdemeanor crime of domestic violence** is defined as:

> an offense that—


(i) is a misdemeanor under Federal, State, or Tribal [3](#921_3_target) law

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 921*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

