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Question
I currently poses a certificate of relief from disabilities, excluding the right to run for public office.
Convicted 18 years ago for possession and intent to distribute 3 grams of cocaine in NY. Disposition was 5 years probation and released early after 4 years.
Am I able to poses a shotgun to hunt as well as get a hunting license?

Answer
I cannot give you legal advice, but you can find the answer to your question about possessing a shotgun here:

http://dpca.state.ny.us/pdfs/certificatesofrelieffromforfeituresanddisabilitiesq...

See #15, which should give you enough information to answer your question.

You can also contact the NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives for more information:

http://dpca.state.ny.us/contact.htm

Also, your prior conviction should not interfere with your obtaining a hunting license.

Good luck to you.  

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Robert P. Firriolo

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General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.

Experience

Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.

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Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.

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Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

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