2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Right to bear arms .

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Expert: - 9/14/2010


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Mr. Haynes

I am a combat Vietnam veteran.Diagnosed 100% PTSD disabled. Will this condition certified by VA, prohibit me from owning, purchasing a firearm ,or obtaining a concealed firearm permit?
Respectfully submitted
Thank you for your time

Answer
Roger,

Thanks for asking. Mental conditions will prevent firearm ownership and a CCW. I am not a lawyer, so I recommend you get legal help to see if your condition disqualifies you from firearms ownership.

If certified by the VA I doubt that much can be done.

Best regards,

Dan

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Dan Haynes

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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.

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.

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Valhalla Shooting Club

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