2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Element of Domestic Violence

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Expert: - 6/6/2010


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In Georgia i was accused of fought and settled a charge of domestic violence. It was reduced to misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct. My attorney told me i could still possess firearms but when i purchased one the A.T.F. contacted me saying there were "elements of domestic violence in the original charge." What does that mean?

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Randall,

Thanks for asking. I think it means that the original charge was indeed domestic violence. Did the ATF contact you at the time of purchase and deny it? If so then they are saying that DV element will not allow the purchase of a firearm.

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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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