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Dan,
My wife is a convicted felon in florida. We are currently living in Alabama where she is on probation. I recently tried to buy a gun and was turned down, but I already here's a gun prior to marrying her. Am I unable to purchase a gun being married to her?
Shane,
Thanks for inquiring.
If you cleared for purchase of a firearm before you married her, and have no record since, you should clear the NICS background check. Being married to a convicted felon is not one of the questions on form 4473, so she should not pose any problems other than she cannot get her hands on one of your guns or both of you will be in trouble.
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.
Past/Present Clients
Valhalla Shooting Club
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