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Expert: - 2/4/2009


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I was arrested 12 years ago in illinois for mis. domestic battery. is there any way to get my firearms back? its been 12 years all i want to do is be able to hunt! i have no criminal record except that! what do i do? everyone says drop it your out of luck! there has to be a way!

Answer
Jack,

Thanks for asking. There most likely is a way, but you will have to obtain legal help. There are expunges and pardons, however I do not know if Illinois offers either one. Domestic battery, even though it is a misdemeanor appears to be violent in nature.

I hope this helps and best wishes on getting your firearms back.

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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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