2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Restore Rights to Bear Arms In SC

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Expert: - 11/1/2010


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I know the true meaning of the 2nd and that it is really a human right that the government turned it in to a a Civil Right..... But When I just turned 18 (that was 11 yrs. ago) I was charged with Burglary 3rd degree and Grand Larceny Auto $12000.  The offense was non violent and I had not weapons but a set of bolt cutters to cut a padlock. I served 72 hours community service and 1 1/2 yrs probation but got off 4 months early.  I am no 30 yrs old and would like to take my son hunting and also keep a gun in the house for self defense.  I understand that I fall in the area to have it restored in the state of NC but I live in SC.  Do you have any useful info that would help?  

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James,

Thanks for asking. Under federal firearms laws you may run into a problem with your records. If you do, you can file to expunge or pardon your records and then you would be clear to own a firearm.

When you go to buy a gun, you fill out a form 4473 and they run a background check.

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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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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