Boca Raton Resident Allegedly Says Felony Conviction Not A Problem Since It’s Florida.
UPDATE at 2:02 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, 2025 — Mr. Cirikovics’s attorney, Guy Frontin, issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com: “When my client was in his twenties and younger he had legal issues mostly related to driving without a valid license which he did not think resulted in a felony conviction. In connection with applying to buy a gun, my client contacted the attorney who represented him on those cases and the attorney also did not remember Mr. Cirikovic being convicted of a felony.”
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton man who also happens to be a convicted felon in New York is in trouble with the law after trying to purchase a gun in Boca Raton. According to a police report obtained by BocaNewsNow.com, Adel Cirikovic thought his felony conviction was not a thing because, you know, “it’s Florida.” Turns out he was wrong.
According to the arrest report, Cirikovic attempted to purchase a 9MM handgun for $1,0499.99 from Palm Beach Tactical in Boca Raton. Cirikovic, police say, lied while filling out the required ATF form. The alleged lies were caught during the five-day waiting period and the purchase was denied. The Boca Raton Police Department was notified that a convicted felon was trying to purchase a gun. From the arrest report:
“On 1/15/2025, I conducted a video interview with Adel Cirikovic. He was identified using his Florida Drivers License, acknowledged that he understood that I was a law enforcement officer and that it was voluntary to speak with me. He was also sworn in prior to the proceeding with the video recorded interview. I re-explained the purpose of my contact and the fact that the FDLE firearm purchase denial listed him as a convicted felon.
During the conversation, Cirikovic confirmed that he had gone to Palm Beach Tactical, had purchased a firearm (referenced above), and had filled out/signed the ATF Form 4473. He said that he recently moved to Florida approximately 3 years ago and that in his business he often carries a lot of cash so we wanted to purchase a firearm to carry with him. He said “it’s Florida” and that he didn’t think it would be an issue. I confronted Cirikovic about his past in New York and his filling out of the ATF Form 4473; specifically Question #24d (referenced above). He admitted that he hadn’t read it, nor did he think it was that serious.
He initially blamed staff for the fact that it wasn’t explained to him. He did, however, confirm that he signed the document, just below the bold lettering which describes the penalties for falsely filling out the form. He acknowledged that it was his responsibility to have read it and apologized. As we continued to speak, Cirikovic stated that he had been arrested “17” times for driving on a suspended license in New York, along with other misdemeanors when he was younger. He said it was a long time ago and that he didn’t exactly remember the outcome. I reiterated to him that if he took a plea, plead guilty, and/or didn’t serve any time, he could still be a felon, pursuant both New York law and Florida law, even if the felony offense was for traffic, as he described.”
Cirikovic was arrested on April 16th. He is charged with “possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon” and “use false identification to purchase a weapon or firearm.” Cirikovic spent more than a day in the Palm Beach County Jail before posting $10,000 bond. He was released on Thursday. A court date is pending.
