2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/restoration of firearms rights

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Expert: - 1/15/2009


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I was convicted of a non violent drug felony, I am done with parole and the judge said he would drop the felony down to a misdeamenor, only the charge went federal and I had to serve federal time. What are my options, if any, to have my firearm rights restored?

Ivan

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Ivan,

Thanks for asking. If the felony was dropped down to a misdemeanor and it stayed that way, you have no problem. If the charges that went federal were felony and you served time for that charge, then Federal laws prohibit convicted felons from owning firearms.

I hope this helps.

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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