2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Can I own a gun

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Expert: - 4/6/2011


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My husband and I went to purchase a gun, his was delayed I cleared and purchased my gun. I also cleared my background check to carry and conceal in PA. This was at the beginning of February. I received  a phone call from the man that sold us our guns last night and he said that he needs the gun back because I may not own one since my husband was denied. He is not a felon, a few misdemeanors from about five and six years ago. No one seems to be able to answer my question. Can I still own my gun or do I really have to return it?

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Jessica,

Thanks for asking. IMHO you can still own the gun and the gun dealer is putting the cart after the horse. With misdemeanor charges, unless drug or violence related should not affect his record. If you continue to have problems, you may want to get legal help.

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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