2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/DUI and Gun Rights

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Expert: - 11/12/2009


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Dan if you could help me with this question it would be very much appreciated!  I live in Oregon and approximately two years ago I made a huge mistake and drove my vehicle after I had a few drinks. It was my irresponsibility and I take full guilt.  It turns into a very difficult process and learned that this certainly would never be done again.  My question is apparently after receiving a DUI, you are banned from purchasing a firearm for 30 months. I am other than that issue a very responsible tax paying citizen.  Could you please explain how a DUI with no firearm involvement what so ever has anything to do with my gun rights.  Perhaps I'm missing something?
Thank you very much,
Troy

Answer
Hi Troy,

Thanks for asking. The only thing that it can be is that Oregon law makes the DUI relate to gun ownership. DUI under federal Law does not affect firearms ownership.

Under Federal laws, convicted felons and misdemeanor cases related to violence, drugs or mental instability, would prevent you from owning firearms.

I would get legal consultations on this matter to see what can be done.

Best regards,

Dan

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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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Valhalla Shooting Club

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