2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Gun ownership

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Expert: - 4/23/2011


Question
I had a Domestic Violence charge about 17 years ago in the state of Georgia.I live in Arizona now and want to own a hand gun and a shot gun for home protection.
A)What steps do I take to have my record expunged?
B)Can my wife own a gun in the house that we own if I cant?

Answer
Jeff,

A DV charge will prevent you from owning a firearm. Get legal help to file to expunge or pardon your record. When that is done you should be able to own. In the mean time, your wife can have a gun as long as you do not have access to it until your record is clear. If you do you both will be in trouble with the law.

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.

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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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Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.

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NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.

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