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IredellI have never been convicted of a felony in any state I was born and raised in Statesville, NC 28677.  I have been arrested for misdaminer crimes but none violent.  One DWI 4 years ago. I went to my county sherriffs dept. to get a permit to buy a handgun for protection of my family and nothing else.  Noy even any plans on carrying it off my property. But I was turned down because I was told I had been in too much trouble in my past even though no felony.  Do I have any recourse.  These days I do not feel safe in my home at night while sleeping without a handgun.  I could understand if I had been found guilty of a felony, but never have.  Any help for Iredell County North Carolina? Sherriff Phil Redmond

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Craig,

Thanks for asking,
I suggest that you get legal help to determine why you are getting denied with no mental, felony, drug, or violence charges. Any of these will put a black mark on your record. I can understand your feeling of insecurity for sure.


Best regards,

Dan

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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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