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

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Expert: - 4/23/2009


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I was convited of grand larceny in fed court in 1991.All my time and probation has long since been satisfied.I have had my voting rights restored,now I would like to get my 2nd admendments rights back.What is the process for doing this and approx. how long should it take.Also I would like to know if I could get a concealed weapons permitt? I live in Va. Thamks

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Mr. Fields,

Thanks for contacting me about this matter. I am not a legal expert but if you were charged with grand larceny it could be a felony or a misdemeanor. Federal firearm laws state that convicted felons may not own firearms.  

I found this information for you concerning grand larceny in Virginia.

http://srisvirginialawyer.com/practiceareas/VirginiaLarcenyTheftEmbezzlement.asp

A felony would have to be expunged from your record or pardoned.

I recommend contacting legal help in VA to see what your options are. If you can get your second amendment rights back then a CCW should be good after that.

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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