2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/NICS DENIAL

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Expert: - 1/30/2009


Question
Tried to purchase firearm, NICS said "denied." Contacted NICS for appeal and
the letter said I was a Fugitive From Justice. Took my passport, birth
certificate,drivers license to locale FBI field office. They looked at my letter
and all documents but said to contact the ATF. ATF said talk to FBI. Called
NICS and they will send me a finger print packet. How can I fix this error
quickly as I am charged "Storage Fee" on this firearm.

Answer
I am not sure what help I can offer you. It appears you are doing what you need to do to by calling NICS and working with them to establish your identity and that you are not a fugitive.  If you have any further questions about the procedure, contact FBI's NICS Appeals Services Unit at (304) 625-1903. Complete the packet and answer their questions to their satisfaction. I am not aware of a quicker way you can proceed. Good luck.

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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.

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Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

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