2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Restoring rights

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Expert: - 7/13/2009


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My boyfriend had a case in Florida where adjudication was withheld for possession of cocaine in 2007.  He finished his probabtion and was subsequently able to vote in the last election. However, he was denied when he wen to purchase a gun. What can he do legally to have his right to bear arms restored. I have the application for clemency but the process seems quite lenghty and I'd like to know if it is necessary to go that far?

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Dawn

Thanks for asking. Unfortunately a pardon or clemency is necessary to restore his right to bear arms. Even though he finished probation the charge is obviously still on his record.  Voting rights and firearms rights are two different things.

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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