| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| NICS delay | 11/21/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: It is very helpful. I attempted to purchase my first rifle(long gun)in upstate NY. That was last ...
A: Your first question is, how long can the FBI delay the decision. If the dealer has not received from ...
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| firearms | 11/19/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: In the state of Indiana can a convicted felon purchase a rifle or shot gun and if not how can you go ...
A: Shawn, Thanks for asking. No convicted felon can purchase firearms, whether they are rifle, shotgun ...
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| 2nd Amendment vs. 9th Amendment, etc. | 11/18/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: Many argue the 2nd A is only a group, or militia right, but not an individual right. Even if this ...
A: Many used to argue that the 2A protects only a group or militia right, but not many can argue that ...
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| ny disqualifying misdemeanor for firearms possession | 11/17/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: What misdemeanor offenses will prevent a NY resident from purchasing a firearm?
A: There are two parts to this answer. 1) Any misdemeanor where domestic violence was an element will ...
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| Felony dropped to misdameanor | 11/16/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: I was convicted of CSD 1st and 2nd degree in MN in 1995. I was given a stay of 10years where the ...
A: David, IMHO, if your felony was reduced to a misdemeanor, and it was not drug, violence or mental ...
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| DUI and Gun Rights | 11/12/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: Dan if you could help me with this question it would be very much appreciated! I live in Oregon and ...
A: The only thing that it can be is that Oregon law makes the DUI relate to gun ownership. DUI under ...
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| certificate of good conduct | 11/11/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I do not own any firearms now but would like to hunt with a big game permit in the future. From the ...
A: There is a very big difference between a federal felony conviction and a state felony conviction for ...
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| certificate of good conduct | 11/11/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I do not own any firearms now but would like to hunt with a big game permit in the future. From the ...
A: A federal CGC does not restore your firearm rights. As explained above, those rights can only be ...
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| certificate of good conduct | 11/11/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I do not own any firearms now but would like to hunt with a big game permit in the future. From the ...
A: A federal felony cannot be expunged by a New York State Certificate of Good Conduct, or even a state ...
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| Being an asshole | 11/10/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I came to this site thinking I might find an answer to the same type of question that many here ...
A: So, after all that "searching clemency, expungement, second amendment rights topics," etc., you ...
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| research paper | 11/10/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: i need help on my senior research paper and i want to do it over supporting the second amendment but ...
A: Zach, Thanks for asking me to clarify a point. What he means it to narrow it down to the real ...
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| Retaining right to possess rifles | 11/8/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I had a felony Class D for MP2, my lifetime sportsman license was not revoked, and I have rifles and ...
A: #1: I don't "do" Private on a public forum where we all serve pro bono publico. Want "private?" ...
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| Restoration of Firearm rights | 11/6/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: My husband recently Petitioned the county gun board to have his rights restored. He had been ...
A: IMHO if his rights were restored, then he should be able to own firearms. I have no idea what MCL ...
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| Muzzle Loaders | 11/4/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: My son got into some trouble when he was 17 years of age and now he is 29. He has a felony from ...
A: With the felony still on his record, he may not be able to hunt even with a muzzle loader as some ...
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| CCW | 11/4/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: please send me the application for the vaginia CCW nonresident,,thank you so much,, ANSWER: Are you ...
A: No, that's NOT what I'm "here for!" How did you obtain a "bachelors" if you can't spell ...
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| CCW (CPL) and PPO's | 11/3/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: I am 25 have a very clean record, no criminal charges or misdemeanors what so ever. In 2008 February ...
A: Ahmed, Thanks for asking. In my opinion if your girlfriend took off the protection order, you ...
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| curios and relics firearms | 11/1/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I live in upstate NY. I have an 03' FFL. Can I purchase handguns that are curio and relics, from ...
A: Yes, you may bring guns into the state with your 03 FFL and add them to your state pistol license. ...
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| Rifle Purchase | 10/30/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: In a previous answer you indicated: With the relief from civil disability, one may purchase a rifle ...
A: If the CRD was obtained "a few years back" FBI should have the updated information. The simplest ...
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| convicted felons hunting with pellet guns | 10/29/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: My friend has spent 6 months in regional jail on a felony conviction. While i know he cannot posess ...
A: HERE IS ONE ANSWER THAT YOU MAY PRINT OUT. Yes, an air gun is not a firearm. You can also buy ...
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| Convicted 23 years ago of B/E felony | 10/29/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I am located in Michigan. I would like to be able to own my own hand gun. In addition to a CCW ...
A: We serve here pro bono publico, and it's unfair to request a Private Consultation. Accordingly, this ...
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| gun possesion | 10/29/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: Can a convicted felon of none violent crimes posess black powder guns legally?
A: Ivan, Thanks for asking. Depends on what state you are in. Often it depends on if the felony was ...
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| LAW | 10/29/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I seen on TV not long ago that out of state carry permits were going to be good in any state,now I ...
A: There have been various bills introduced into the United States Congress that would require states ...
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| EX-FELON HUNTING? | 10/28/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I was convicted of a felony D.W.I. IN 2007. I was incarcerated for 14 months. I live in Onondaga ...
A: A traditional-style muzzleloading long arm is not a firearm under federal law and is not regulated ...
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| EX-FELON HUNTING? | 10/27/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I was convicted of a felony D.W.I. IN 2007. I was incarcerated for 14 months. I live in Onondaga ...
A: A convicted felon may not possess firearms or ammunition unless his conviction is expunged or set ...
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| Handgun Purchase | 10/26/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I was wondering if juvenile records are used to determine if an adult can purchase a handgun in the ...
A: Is that what you were wondering, Hank? What I'm wondering is why you would ask this type of ...
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| housing & 2nd amendment | 10/26/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: I live in Neopit WI. Menominee Reservation. I live in a tribal housing & my boyfriend brought his ...
A: Your boyfriend violated the terms of the lease. You may get evicted if the lease holder finds out ...
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| Can i own a firearm in md | 10/26/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: i was convicted of 2nd degree assualt under an alpha plea,60 days 3 yrs probation.also was convicted ...
A: As this is done pro bono publico, I don't do Private Consultations. Want to ask this privately? See ...
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| FOID Card | 10/25/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: If i pleaded guilty to a non violent felony could i get my FOID card back....they gave me a 12 month ...
A: This is a Second Amendment topic and you're asking a Criminal Justice question. Why is that? You ...
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| restoration of rights | 10/24/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: I was convicted of non-violent felonies in WI when i was 18 and did 3 1/2 years out of five in the ...
A: Josh, Thanks for asking. In order to restore your rights get a legal service that can expunge or ...
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| Second Amendment | 10/21/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: how long did it take to ratify the 2nd amendment the right to bear arms?why is this amendment ...
A: If this doesn't sound like a homework question, Brittani! But thank you for actually asking a ...
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| Juvenile Record | 10/19/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: We're having difficulty determining if a juvenile record from 27 years ago can result in a firearm ...
A: Destiny, Thanks for asking. From what you describe it is highly likely that the juvenile record ...
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| ccw | 10/18/2009 | Dan Haynes |
Q: About three and a half years ago I was received a paraphernalia charge. When I went to court my ...
A: Aaron, Thanks for asking. There is a good chance that the drug related charge will cause a problem. ...
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| Nics Delay | 10/18/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: Went to buy my first rifle at 23 and got a delay on my transaction through nics. I have a juvi ...
A: I'm not sure how you decided that this was a Second Amendment question instead of the Criminal ...
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| Is it legal for me to own a fire arm | 10/17/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: In 1996 I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (less than a gram of cocaine). At ...
A: Well, Adam, that's the first I've heard of that! But since this is a Second Amendment topic and not ...
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| hand gun permit | 10/17/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I got a DUI in long island ny in 2001 and another one in 2004. Would I get denied for a hand gun ...
A: There is no way to answer that question with certainty because the issuance of a handgun license in ...
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| Second Amendment Rights | 10/15/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I was convicted of 6 cts of simple burlary and received probation. I then received a first offender ...
A: You came here looking for a freebie, and you got it. If you cannot find value in the responses, ...
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| CCW in Oregon w/charges... | 10/15/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I am 21, almost 22 years old and am hoping to obtain my CCW here in the state of Oregon. I have read ...
A: Hopefully, your chances are non-existent! At this point in your life, you are not the type of person ...
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| Right to beararms | 10/14/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: I am a convicted felon for possession of stolen vehicle and one count of robbery. 10 years ago. no ...
A: Joseph, this is a Second Amendment topic, not a Criminal Justice one -- how could you possibly have ...
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| Purchasing an over/under rifle | 10/12/2009 | Dean Speir |
Q: My husband and I would like to purchase an over/under rifle. We want to know if we have to fill out ...
A: Yes, it's called a Form 4473. But this isn't a Second Amendment question is it, Barbara? ...
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| right to own and possess firearms | 10/12/2009 | Robert P. Firriolo |
Q: I live in New York State. I was issued a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities after a felony ...
A: This is not a Second Amendment or right to keep and bear arms question, but a criminal justice ...
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