2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Gun Laws 2nd amendment rights

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Expert: - 12/23/2009


Question
In state of california is it leagal to own a handgun if convicted of a felony, then have it reduced to  misdomeanor and dismissed?

Same question for state of North Carolina which I have recieved a handgun purchase permit yesteday?

Answer
James,

Thanks for asking. Even if the charges are reduced, it would still show up on the background check. You would have to get the Felony pardoned or expunged by legal means. This is a Federal law so specific state laws may or may not mean the same thing.

When you go to purchase a handgun, the dealers run your information through NICS, and this is where you would run into trouble.

Best wishes,

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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