2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/gun rights restoration

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Expert: - 12/30/2009


Question
i was convicted of 2 felony's in January of 2006, in Ohio.
i was a resident of Indiana so my probation was transferred to the county in which i lived. which state will i need to petition to attempt to have my gun rights restored? How long do i have to wait to petition, and who might i contact to inquire about this matter?

Answer
James,

Thanks for asking. Two felonies are quite serious. You need legal help to file to expunge your record or full pardon in order to restore your firearm rights. The felonies are a Federal offense too as Federal Firearm laws state that convicted felons may not own or possess firearms.

Best regards,

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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Valhalla Shooting Club

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