2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Gun Purchase in NY State

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Expert: - 7/22/2009


Question
In 2003 I plead guilty to felony DWI. I was sentenced to 5 years probation which I will complete next month in August 2009.  I am interested in having my rights restored as a citizen to include voting, jury duty & gun ownership.

Is there a process in NY State that allows for a person with a non violent felony conviction & no domestic or any form of assault charges to apply for and seek the right to purchase a firearm?  

Thank you for your time in answering.

Answer
Follow this link:

http://dpca.state.ny.us/pdfs/certificatesofrelieffromforfeituresanddisabilitiesq...

and the document will explain the process. As respects firearm ownership, see particularly #15--all the way to the end, including the Note--which should give you enough information to answer your question.

If you still need additional help, contact the NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives for more information:

http://dpca.state.ny.us/contact.htm

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Robert P. Firriolo

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General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.

Experience

Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.

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Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.

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Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

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