2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Felon's Right to Own firearms

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Expert: - 8/12/2009


Question
I thought Gun restrictions was just for hand guns and guns that need to be registered, and that was the purpose for the criminal back ground check and a 5 day waiting period. To my knowledge there is no waiting period nor back ground check for rifles or shotguns.  Is this true????

Answer
Fred,

No it is not true:

It depends on which state you live in. All firearms legally purchased require filling out the BATF form 4473 and a background check by the state agency or NICS or both. Some of the more gun restrictive states like California may require a waiting period on everything. Please check with a legal person to assist you further.

Thanks,

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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