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2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Can I own a Rifle or Shotgun in Indiana?

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Expert: - 4/15/2010


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I was convicted of a felony in 1996 for theft, receiving of stolen property, since then have been a grown up and stayed out of trouble. Is there anything I can do to own a firearm?

Answer
A person convicted of a felony is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law unless the conviction is expunged or set aside, or if the person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored unless such pardon, expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms.

You will need to look into the process for restoration of civil rights or a pardon in the jurisdiction where you were convicted in order to remove your firearms disability.

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Robert P. Firriolo

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General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.

Experience

Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.

Education/Credentials
Attorney at law. Extensive practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.

Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

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