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RECENTLY I SERVED OUT A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE ON A THIRD DEGREE BURGLARY CHARGE THAT I WAS CONVICTED OF SEVEN YEARS AGO AT THE AGE OF 18.I AM NOW 25YRS. OLD IN A FEW MONTHS. I WAS CONVICTED IN CALLOWAY CO. MURRAY,KY. I LIVE IN TENNESSEE NOW AND WAS WONDERING IF NOT ABLE TO OWN A FIREARM,COULD I LEGALLY HANDLE ONE ON SAY A FIRING RANGE????
Shawn,
Thanks for asking. A third degree burglary charge is a felony, and by Federal law, felons cannot own or possess firearms. The law is nationwide, instead of state specific. No you cannot handle a gun on a firing range either.
Some options are get legal help to file to expunge or pardon your record. This would restore your rights.
Best regards,
Dan
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Dan Haynes
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association
Publications
Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.
Education/Credentials
NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.
Past/Present Clients
Valhalla Shooting Club
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