2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/expungment

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Expert: - 12/27/2008


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I had 2 felonies expunged (In California) that I had committed in 1994. I did not do felony to misdemeanor to expunge but went straight to expunge. If I had would I have been able to have my right to bare arms restored or is a pardon the only coarse. I am in the security field in Las Vegas.

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Michael,

Thanks for asking. From what I understand a pardon is your only option since you went from felony to expungement instead of felony to misdemeanor.

However to be sure I recommend that you contact legal help in this matter.

I assume that you are in unarmed security?

Best regards,

Dan

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Dan Haynes

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I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

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I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

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NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association

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Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.

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NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.

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