2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/non felon living with felon

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Expert: - 7/3/2009


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What are my rights on owning a shotgun while living with a felon. I have no criminal history. I was almosted raped by an illegal immigrant from next door, and my fiance works out of town. Am I allowed to own a firearm and keep it in our home?

Answer
Hi Brooke,

Yes you can own a firearm if you have a clean record. Just be sure the felon you live with does not have access to it. I am sorry to hear about your rape incident. The mere presence of a firearm may prevent crimes of that nature.

God bless,

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.

Experience

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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