2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/can my wife have a gun

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i am a felon iv been out for a few years.my family and i recently moved to tennessee we live in the moutins.we have been having problems with wild animals.can my wife own a gun with out ether of us breaking the law? she has never been arrested. thank you

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Wayne,

Thank you for asking. Since your wife has a clean record, she may own a gun, but if she does she has to keep it locked up and away from you. As a convicted felon, you cannot own or possess firearms.

Another option for your consideration, is to obtain a pardon, or get your record expunged, with legal help of course.

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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