2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Hunting?

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Expert: - 8/19/2009


Question
My Husband was a big hunter. He know is in prison for 3rd degree criminal sale of a firearm. I'm wondering if he could ever hunt with a firearm or even bow again? And if it's possible how?

Answer
This is a public forum where the Contributors serve pro bono publico, Angela, so I do not do "private consultations." For those, you would need to consult an attorney, which usually means the payment of a fee.

This is neither a Second Amendment question, nor particularly coherent, but I think the answer runs along the lines of "Go see an attorney." If your husband is in prison, then he is almost certainly a Prohibited Person who would require a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities in order to possess a firearm.

G'luck to you.  

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I can answer questions about Handguns, Rifles, Ammunition, the Firearms Industry, the "gunzine game," practical accessories for self-defense (CCW) handguns; rumor control on firearms myths, errata on the "gunshop grapevine."

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