2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Gun rights reinstated!!!!

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Expert: - 3/19/2009


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I was charged with the manufacturing of marijuana back several years ago and I think it was considered a felony here in North Carolina! And I was wondering if there was any way possible to get my gun rights back! And what I would have to do to get them back? I have not been charged with anything else nor have I ever been in trouble since!!!

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Jimmy,

Thank you for asking about this matter. Federal law says that convicted felons may not own firearms. I am not sure what North Carolina  laws are on old felony convictions and how they are pardoned or expunged.

If you can get that record pardoned or expunged, then you have a good chance of having your gun rights restored. You may need to seek legal advice on this matter to get it resolved.

Best wishes,

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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