2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/2nd amendment rights

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Expert: - 11/7/2011


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IF YOU WERE CHARGED AND CONVICTED OF BURGLARY IS THERE ANY WAY FOR ME TO EVER GET MY RIGHTS TO CARRY BACK.  THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO AND IT WAS STUPID,NOW I HAVE A FAMILY AND TWO BABIES AND WHAT WOULD I DO IF SOMEONE BROKE IN MY HOME AND I DIDN'T HAVE PROTECTION.

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Dusty,

Thanks for asking. Even though your charge was a long time ago unless you get your record expunged or pardoned, you will not be able to own a gun. Legal assistance may be necessary to file to clear your record. Congratulations on being straight for so long.

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.

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Valhalla Shooting Club

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