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Expert: - 1/17/2010


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If I took the plea of guilty with special conditions ( gun course ,1 yr probation with six months of early termination , and keep my fulltime job ) and closed my case on aug 2008 with a with-hold adjudication for felony possesion over 20 grams of marijuana in Miami fl. How long do I have to wait to get my firearms back since there in The property holding department, and should I get a lawyer  or can I go by myself with a court order or do I have to get my gun rights restored? Thank you in advance for your help.  

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William,

I am not a legal expert so get yourself a lawyer and ask him these questions. One thing that I can tell you is that drug related charges will prohibit your firearms rights under Federal laws regarding felony convictions.

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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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Valhalla Shooting Club

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