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QUESTION: I was convicted of conspiracy to transport firearms in 2001.Sentanced to a year and a day in a min. security fci.No violence in history or charge.All fines and 2 years of probation finished. I was wondering what my chances of gun rights restoration is? My felony was a class e.
ANSWER: Sorry for prior responses you may have received in error. Was your conviction a federal conviction?
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QUESTION: My conviction was federal.
Although there is a provision in federal law for a "relief from disability" which would restore your gun rights, since October 1992 Congress has specifically prohibited ATF from expending any funds to investigate or act upon applications for relief from federal firearm disabilities. I therefore do not believe that you can get your rights restored, but I urge you to check on this directly with ATF at this address:
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Attn: Restoration Section
P.O. Box 50220
Tech World Post Office
Washington DC 20091
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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.
Education/Credentials
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.
Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.
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