2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Conceal weapon licensing

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Expert: - 1/15/2010


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Hi, I was denied a conceal weapon license because in 1988 I was convicted of a class D 3rd degree felony. caught with conceal weapon in NYC, i got 5yrs probation, and i got approve for a class D security license, but i'm trying for my class G, which requires you to get conceal weapon license. Thats why i'm trying to gather info on rights to bear arms law... do I qualify?

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George,

Thanks for asking. Due to Federal Law which states that convicted felons may not own or possess firearms disqualifies you. If you want your 2nd amendment rights restored then you have to have legal assistance to file to expunge or pardon your felony.

Best regards,

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.

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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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