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2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Questions Answered by Expert Dean Speir
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Handgun | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I moved from washington state were you can have handgun with you only time you need permit is when ... A: Fred, Fred, Fred... I won't even bother to ask you where you "read some gun laws" since it appears ... | |
| Handgun purchase | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a domestic violence charge 10 years ago but the charges were dropped in court. Will this ... A: Don't know Jeff… this is the Second Amendment category, not the Criminal Justice area. You'll need ... | |
| Son has guns and I have a felony. | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I have a non violent felony pending while I am in drug court. Because of this I am on probation and ... A: Your intemperate response only serves to validate my previous answer to your inappropriate root ... | |
| Son has guns and I have a felony. | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a non violent felony pending while I am in drug court. Because of this I am on probation and ... A: It IS true… drugs make you stupid! How can you possibly consider this a Second Amendment question, ... | |
| Trying to get my 2nd Amendment rights restored | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: how can i get my 2nd amendment rights restored. I was arrested and convicted of something I did not ... A: #1: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment one. #2: What happened after your ... | |
| Permit | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I recently purchased (legally) a handgun. Do I need a concealed weapons permit just to keep it for ... A: Don't you think the time to ask this would have been before you made your legal handgun purchase? ... | |
| Restoring rights | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: is it possible to get my 2nd amendment rights restored after being convicted of attempted grand ... A: It's not a "supposed felony conviction," Luis! It's an actual Felony Conviction! Doesn't matter how ... | |
| I have a couple of charges from when I was a minor..... | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I'm unsure of what my charges when I was a juvenile, I've tried just about everything to get find ... A: This isn't the area for "Aging Juveniles with Bad Memories," or even the Criminal Justice process! ... | |
| Buying of hand gun | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I bought a 22 rifle last year in Alabama and had no problem getting it. When I went to by a 22 ... A: John, you want a "private response?" Hire an attorney and pay his rate. Secondly, this isn't a ... | |
| Gun Ownership | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: When someone has a misdemeanor A filed with the family violence causing bodily injury charge and ... A: Heather, I've changed this to a public response because we serve here pro bono... want a private ... | |
| NYS Pistol Permit and drug treatment | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have currently picked-up my NYS pistol permit application and I am concerned about being ... A: As we all serve here pro bono publico, I changed this question and response to "public." Want ... | |
| Getting your gun rights back | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: If you have previously have had a felony in Wisconsin,can you get your gun rights back if you go ... A: While this is not a Second Amendment question, Rebecca, I should tell you that you may not even be ... | |
| Can I register a regulated firearm? | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: When I was 16yrs old I was charged with armed robbery! However There was never a weapon and I was ... A: This is the topic for questions about the Second Amendment, not Criminal Justice. Suggest that you ... | |
| Concealed Carry - Just Cause | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Background - I have been a permit holder since 2003. I have Target/Hunting restriction on my permit. ... A: Please excuse the delay in responding… I never received notification of your pending question. That ... | |
| Pending | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: and I hope this isn't to much in the criminal justice department... My husband has attempted to ... A: I can appreciate your embarrassment at your inability to distinguish the grammatical differences ... | |
| Will I pass the Nics gun check? | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: and the gun dealer said the background check came back as delayed.The gun dealer guy said that most ... A: "Will I pass the Nics gun check?" How could I possibly know the answer to that?!? If I had such an ... | |
| Gun rights | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: when i was 15 i was found with a stolen handgun. i was convicted of an f4 or f3, completed probation ... A: As a volunteer (pro bono publico) here, I don't "do" private consultations. For that you would need ... | |
| Firearm license in NYS | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I would like to apply for firearm license in NYS to possess a handgun, not to carry. I assume there ... A: Oleg… two points. 1.- Since we who are charged with responding to these inquiries, do so pro bono ... | |
| Right to Bear Arms | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: I was arrested in 2003 for Domestic Violence but was not convicted of Domestic Violence I plead to ... A: Help? Yeah, learn how to read… this is the Second Amendment topic, not the Criminal Justice one. Go ... | |
| NYC permit process | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm in the process of gathering all paperwork for premiss/target permit. I have two summons for ... A: Jared… excuse the delay in responding as this question seems to have slipped through the cracks. ... | |
| Traveling across state lines with guns | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My work keeps me on the road for months at a time. My question is; "What do I need to do to legally ... A: While this is only tangentially related to the Second Amendment, Jim, it's very easily answered: ... | |
| Sighting in a .17HMR/ 6mm question | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Dean, i have a Savage .17HMR bolt action, it is topped with a 3-9x30mm Counter Point scope, i can ... A: I can't give you any advice on how to sight in a scope, Dusty, but I will offer up a tip on life in ... | |
| Shotgun rights | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I was a convicted felon in 1994, my probation ended in 1999. I was told that 10 yrs from 1999, which ... A: Why are you asking this here, Mark? This is the Second Amendment topic, not the ... | |
| Purchasing a handgun in MD | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I was generally discharged from the army last year for a DUI that occurred on base. there is a ... A: Why are you posting this personal question here, Joshua? This is the Second Amendment topic, not the ... | |
| Gun ownership in pa. | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: 15 years ago I received a receiving stolen property charge in Pa. it was a misdameanor but carried a ... A: What does this have to do with the Second Amendment, Kyle? --------------------------------- In re: ... | |
| 2nd Amendment rights restored | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had all my disabilities removed in the state of Georgia by the State Board of Pardons and ... A: How is this a Second Amendment question, Jeff? Not only do I not dispense free legal advice here, I ... | |
| Alaska/felony/restoration of rights | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: five years ago my husband was convicted of felony DUI and assault when he caused an accident on the ... A: Why would you ask that question here? This is the Second Amendment topic, and here you are making a ... | |
| bear arms | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a family assult on my record the court gave me defer probation. . .i finish my probation. . ... A: A] This is the Second Amendment topic, not the Criminal Justice one… are you aware that there is a ... | |
| Concealed weapons permit | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I was discharged in 2006 and received an oth for failing a uranalysis. I have no criminal record and ... A: No, Todd, YOU don't understand! This is the Second Amendment topic, and your more fully articulated ... | |
| Donated Antique Firearm | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: I have received a recent donation of an antique firearm to our museum and had it identified by the ... A: Since all here serve pro bono publico, no "private consultations" are entertained. Regretfully (for ... | |
| ccdw | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 misdemeanor possession of drug paraphenalia charge,DE.03 & TX 08 can i stili get ccdw in pa A: First, as we serve here pro bono publico, I do not "do" private consultations. Want one of those, ... | |
| Restoration of civil rights | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: I was convicted of a non-violent felony in Massachusetts in 1977 - I applied for a governor's pardon ... A: Tony, honestly, Where does it say this is the Whiny-Felons-Nobody-Likes-Me-Can-I-Have-Another-Chance ... | |
| Obtaining unrestricted license | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have recently obtained a pistol permit in orange county, New York. The problem that I have is ... A: If you want a private consultation, retain an attorney. We who serve here do so pro bono publico, so ... | |
| California DOJ delay | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My ffl got a delay notice when I went to pick up my rifle, I called the doj and they told me they ... A: ?#1: Yes. Obtain a transcript of the disposition of whatever charges were brought against you. (You ... | |
| Gun Possession and DV charge set aside. | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have read every where and get both sides to the question of if a convicted Domestic Violence ... A: Why are you asking me this here? The is the Second Amendment topic, not a Criminal Justice one! And ... | |
| Right to bear arms restored | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I was convicted on 1 count poss of a schedule 2 narcotic. I basically took the conviction to just ... A: It doesn't matter WHY you took the conviction, you were CONVICTED! (Have you figured out yet why ... | |
| Re-Instatement of Rights | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I plead guilty to a domestic assault misdemeanor 2005 in the state of Iowa no weapons used. Now in ... A: I don't do "Private Answers," Tyler... we serve here pro bono publico, for the benefit of the public ... | |
| The right to bear arms | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My question is in Indiana if you are convicted of a misdomeaner battery do you lose your right to ... A: Your question is in the wrong topic! It's not a Second Amendment question, but one of Criminal ... | |
| Rights restored to posses fire arms | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: If its a constitutional right to bear arms how can i loose the right forever. i was convicted in ... A: That's what happens when you become a convicted felon... you lose certain Rights, including the ... | |
| Juvenile felonies | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: as a juvenile i caught 3 non-person felonies for auto theft. my question is can i own a fire arm ... A: I have no idea what you are talking about, Sean, and given your manner of expression, I have to ... | |
| DUI | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a resident of Iowa. I have no criminal activity in my past. I was issued a DUI about 5 months ... A: Darn, Greg, this is a Criminal Justice question you're asking in the Second Amendment topic. Did you ... | |
| Statute of limitations | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: i was convicted as a felon in 2004 got out did 3 years on parole got off 6 months early for good ... A: This is the Second Amendment topic, Quentin, not a Criminal Justice topic, #1, and. #2, as we all ... | |
| Florida | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: pleaded guilty to possession of paraphernalia and will be buying a rifle will i pass the application ... A: Jeff; Obviously somewhere along the line there was a reason you were in "possession of ... | |
| Antique Firearm Laws for Felon in MA. | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I plead guilty to assault 20 years ago. 2 years probation with no jail time. My only record. Had FID ... A: Ed, why do you think this is an appropriate topic for your question? This has nothing to do with the ... | |
| Misdemeanor charge in WY | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I plead guilty to a misdemeanor marijuana use charge 7 mos ago. I attempted to purchase a gun here ... A: Michael, as those serve here do so pro bono publico, it's not fair to request a "private ... | |
| Firearms | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: 2 days ago i plead NOLO to a misdemeanor marijuana charge in GA (poss of more than 1 oz). I have a ... A: Obviously you cannot tell anything. "RiCKr," starting with the fact is that this is a Second ... | |
| License to carry, suspended | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I live in Mass... I had a license to carry, 3 years ago, i was charged with unsafe storage of a ... A: This isn't a Second Amendment question, Lenny… how did you imagine it was? It's a Criminal Justice ... | |
| Denied gun purchase by F.D.L.E. | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My friend Michael Jones was issued a Florida's concealed weapon or firearm license by Florida ... A: How do you possibly imagine that this is a Second Amendment question? This isn't even a Criminal ... | |
| How to request clemency in NYS to buy firearms | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with. I was denied buying a Ruger 10/22 ... A: You need to read more carefully, Sonny, not just about which area of this website in which you're ... | |
| How to request clemency in NYS to buy firearms | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions that I hope you can help me with. I was denied buying a Ruger 10/22 ... A: Sonny, you're asking a Criminal Justice question in a Second Amendment topic! Of course you were ... | |
| Gun Control | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to know if you are allowed to purchase a gun, in California if you do not have a criminal ... A: Given the Draconian firearms regulations in California… with new ones added on virtually a weekly ... | |
| Can i obtain a gun license | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I just turned 21 and im wondering if i am able to obtain a gun license. When i was a juvenile i was ... A: Terry, want a "private consultation?" Hire an attorney and pay his fee! We who serve here do so on a ... | |
| Felony gun laws | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i live in Indiana i was just wondering is it possible for me to get a permit to carry? i was also ... A: "Back" when you were 18? Really, Skyler? That long ago? That was just three years ago, and it may ... | |
| Nevada gun laws-CCW | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I was convicted of a DUI, just over one year ago.Was pulled over for not signaling a lane ... A: As the "Experts" all serve here on a pro bono publico basis, you should not request or expect a ... | |
| How to get my rights back | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I got a domestic battery in Illinois in June 08 it was only a misdemeanor but i still had my right ... A: [sigh] This is a Criminal Justice question you've asked in a Second Amendment topic. However: #1: ... | |
| Gun Purchase | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Indiana, and was recently denied purchase of a firearm. I was convicted of visiting a ... A: Of course you have mental health issues! You have at least two Criminal Convictions which you ... | |
| Denied Firearms Purchase | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Approximate 23 years ago I had a conviction for a commonlaw Misdemeanor Assault and battery in the ... A: Clearly, your reading comprehension skills are flawed, so I am less in need of a therapist than you ... | |
| Denied Firearms Purchase | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Approximate 23 years ago I had a conviction for a commonlaw Misdemeanor Assault and battery in the ... A: Chuck, stop sniveling... there's no sniveling on All Experts! #1. - This is not a Second Amendment ... | |
| Denied Firearms Purchase | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Approximate 23 years ago I had a conviction for a commonlaw Misdemeanor Assault and battery in the ... A: That's why they have this new invention called "The Yellow Pages," Chuck. Perhaps you've heard of ... | |
| Denied gun ownership for DUI from 28 years ago | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I was denied from buying a hunting shotgun yesterday in Denver Co based on a DUI conviction that I ... A: Since the "experts" here serve pro bono publico, you cannot expect them to perform private ... | |
| "Carry" restrictions | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a NYS "carry" license issued 35 years ago. The clerk at the issuing Sheriff's dept typed ... A: While this is not even close to being a Second Amendment question, it is of interest. (It sounds as ... | |
| Transporting | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in Westchester NY but have a hunting logde in upstate NY.I have a hunting and target permit. ... A: While this is nowhere near a Second Amendment question, at least it's not one of the usual ... | |
| CCW/buying firearm in FL. | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a dui (non-violent, no crash or anything, first time ever in trouble with law) conviction. I ... A: As this is a public forum in which we serve pro bono publico, I don't "do" private consultations. If ... | |
| Being an asshole | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I came to this site thinking I might find an answer to the same type of question that many here ... A: So, after all that "searching clemency, expungement, second amendment rights topics," etc., you ... | |
| Retaining right to possess rifles | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I had a felony Class D for MP2, my lifetime sportsman license was not revoked, and I have rifles and ... A: #1: I don't "do" Private on a public forum where we all serve pro bono publico. Want "private?" ... | |
| CCW | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: please send me the application for the vaginia CCW nonresident,,thank you so much,, ANSWER: Are you ... A: No, that's NOT what I'm "here for!" How did you obtain a "bachelors" if you can't spell ... | |
| Convicted 23 years ago of B/E felony | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am located in Michigan. I would like to be able to own my own hand gun. In addition to a CCW ... A: We serve here pro bono publico, and it's unfair to request a Private Consultation. Accordingly, this ... | |
| Handgun Purchase | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if juvenile records are used to determine if an adult can purchase a handgun in the ... A: Is that what you were wondering, Hank? What I'm wondering is why you would ask this type of ... | |
| Can i own a firearm in md | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: i was convicted of 2nd degree assualt under an alpha plea,60 days 3 yrs probation.also was convicted ... A: As this is done pro bono publico, I don't do Private Consultations. Want to ask this privately? See ... | |
| FOID Card | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: If i pleaded guilty to a non violent felony could i get my FOID card back....they gave me a 12 month ... A: This is a Second Amendment topic and you're asking a Criminal Justice question. Why is that? You ... | |
| Second Amendment | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: how long did it take to ratify the 2nd amendment the right to bear arms?why is this amendment ... A: If this doesn't sound like a homework question, Brittani! But thank you for actually asking a ... | |
| Nics Delay | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Went to buy my first rifle at 23 and got a delay on my transaction through nics. I have a juvi ... A: I'm not sure how you decided that this was a Second Amendment question instead of the Criminal ... | |
| Is it legal for me to own a fire arm | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: In 1996 I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (less than a gram of cocaine). At ... A: Well, Adam, that's the first I've heard of that! But since this is a Second Amendment topic and not ... | |
| Second Amendment Rights | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of 6 cts of simple burlary and received probation. I then received a first offender ... A: You came here looking for a freebie, and you got it. If you cannot find value in the responses, ... | |
| CCW in Oregon w/charges... | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am 21, almost 22 years old and am hoping to obtain my CCW here in the state of Oregon. I have read ... A: Hopefully, your chances are non-existent! At this point in your life, you are not the type of person ... | |
| Right to beararms | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a convicted felon for possession of stolen vehicle and one count of robbery. 10 years ago. no ... A: Joseph, this is a Second Amendment topic, not a Criminal Justice one -- how could you possibly have ... | |
| Purchasing an over/under rifle | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I would like to purchase an over/under rifle. We want to know if we have to fill out ... A: Yes, it's called a Form 4473. But this isn't a Second Amendment question is it, Barbara? ... | |
| Laws regarding my 2nd Ammendment rights and what it means if I agree to allow a convicted felon do house arrest at my house | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My nephew did something stupid and has to pay for it. We pretty much have to allow him to do his ... A: This is a Criminal Justice issue! How did you imagine that it was a Second Amendment one? You ... | |
| Second Amendment Rights | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of 6 cts of simple burlary and received probation. I then received a first offender ... A: Well, Cris, since you're in the process of all this record expungement stuff, you must have an ... | |
| Juvenile felony | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I got a felony for breaking and entering when i was 14. I tried to buy a shotgun when i was 23 and ... A: You are asking a Criminal Justice question in the Second Amendment topic. You father probably ... | |
| Firearm purchase after case dismissed | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: My question pertains to background checks: what kind of hassle am I going to get when I purchase a ... A: This is a Criminal Justice matter. How did you imagine that it was a Second Amendment question? ... | |
| Can I purchase a rifle for hunting? | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Hell and thank you for taking the time to respond. In 1997 when I was 19 I happened to be in the ... A: Usually, we get short snappy questions… yours just went to the top of the Longest Inquiries list. ... | |
| CCW and traveling | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Dean, I am applying for CCW in Westmoreland county in PA. I tarvel around the area quite a bit and ... A: Scott, I don't "do" private consultations, so I'm opening this up to all. (Want "private?" Consult ... | |
| Bear arms | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Do you have to have a ccw to bear arms in Ecorse Michigan Wayne county? Or can you carry it in sight ... A: Why are you asking here instead of going to the Lansing Website and researching your question there? ... | |
| Pistol Permit | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I currently posses a valid new York state pistol permit but was arrested 20years ago but never ... A: This isn't a Second Amendment question, is it, Jim? It's a Criminal Justice one, don't you think? ... | |
| Gun permit | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Dean I have a federal record from 13 years ago theres was no drugs or guns involved white collar ... A: Please excuse the delay in responding. There was a notification problem. #1: this is not a Second ... | |
| Restoration of rights for a convicted felon | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a convicted felon, non violent, and would like to have my rights restored. I have been ... A: While this is not a Second Amendment matter, Criminal Justice issues seem to predominate of late. ... | |
| Restoration of rights for non-violent felons | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything that can be done in TN to restore rights to have a gun? Also is there anything ... A: Please learn the proper use of words such as "ostentatious" or don't use them. (You did okay with ... | |
| Restoration of rights for non-violent felons | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there anything that can be done in TN to restore rights to have a gun? Also is there anything ... A: As this time is all given on a pro bono publico basis, Private Responses are not provided. For that, ... | |
| AL gun permit moving to FL | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I recently got my Alabama gun permit and will be moving soon to Florida. When I get my new drivers ... A: The proper place to ask about this would be the Florida capitol of Tallahassee, don't you think? ... | |
| Post conviction | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: If an attorney files a motion for post conviction relief on a misdemeanor domestic abuse charge, and ... A: While I stress that this is a Criminal Justice issue not directly related to the Second Amendment, ... | |
| Rights restoration | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor in 2006 in West Virginia. I served 5 days in ... A: This is a Criminal Justice matter, and not one involving the Second Amendment... don't you people ... | |
| Handgun carrying permit | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I want to know if I can get a license to carry and own a handgun. I have a misdeamor drug possesion ... A: What you fail to grasp in all your sniveling, that as a convicted criminal, you make not have any ... | |
| CDC | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a rather simple question please, once a individual acquires there Relief of Disabilities ... A: While it's not a Second Amendment question, it's an interesting one to which I don't know the ... | |
| Crossing state lines with firearm | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I will be traveling from Houston, TX through OK, KA, NE and into SD. Can I legally carry guns and ... A: This should not be construed as legal advice, but a pointer to the controlling authority, and only ... | |
| Rights restoration | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: "No less than 25 years ago I was arrested in a Virginia airport for having a weapon in my carry on. ... A: Please excuse this delayed response… I was under the impression that I had answered this when it was ... | |
| Hunting? | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: My Husband was a big hunter. He know is in prison for 3rd degree criminal sale of a firearm. I'm ... A: This is a public forum where the Contributors serve pro bono publico, Angela, so I do not do ... | |
| HAVE YOU SEEN THIS GUN BEFOUR? | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE A OU 8X57JR RIFLE ON THE BOTTOM, 16 GA. ON THE TOP. MY FATHER BOUGHT IT FROM A SEAMAN ABOUT ... A: This is not only NOT a Second Amendment question, one typed with your caps-lock on (making it more ... | |
| Best way to "break in" a rifle barrel | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: Considering the process of breaking in a rifle barrel so as to produce the most accurately-firing ... A: How do you imagine that is this a Second Amendment question, Jogusto? That said, what you are ... | |
| CCW permits OFF company premisis | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I just became employed by a Automotive accessory company based out of California. I reside in ... A: This is not even close to a Second Amendment question, Carlos, but since you're not one of the usual ... | |
| S&W 340PD | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to use less than 120 gr bullets in .38 or .38+P I know it's a no no with the 357 mags. ... A: While this isn't anything like a Second Amendment question, I can tell you that, for best results ... | |
| Domestic Violence | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: In 1996 my wife and i got into a shoving match. It scared her and as a result the police were ... A: No, James, I cannot advise you! I am not an attorney, and this is a Second Amendment topic, not a ... | |
| CCW Permit | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a resident of Michigan and i had a CCW conviction in 1991. i recently had the conviction and my ... A: How do you possibly imagine that this is a Second Amendment question, John? This is a Criminal ... | |
| Advice? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Why would you belittle anybody? About their spelling when you made grammar errors under your ... A: You offer no specifics for consideration, nor do you seek advice. You want to gripe because you ... | |
| Information | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: This is not a request for legal advice. I will contact an attorney for legal advice. I understand ... A: O, you are incorrect, sir. There absolutely was a reason to answer that way! Having told you that ... | |
| Reinstatement of gun rights | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of drug felony and am about to get off probation. I am 75 years of age, retired and ... A: This is more a Criminal Justice inquiry than a Second Amendment question, James. That said, you ... | |
| Information | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: This is not a request for legal advice. I will contact an attorney for legal advice. I understand ... A: Based on the information you've provided, I can offer no opinion, expert or otherwise. My only ... | |
| Right to Bear Arms | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I live in California. 17 years ago as a juvenile I plead guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and ... A: Excuse the delayed response... I was away from a computer for three days. This is not a Second ... | |
| Felon and Gun Rights | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: "Although the question remains as to why a law-abiding person… as attested to by her having a ... A: The answer which you find so objectionable was far from "FOUL!!!" It was well-considered and very ... | |
| Accidental discharge of a fire arm | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: In a deep state of depression, I took a bottle of pills. At that moment, not wanting to face another ... A: At the risk of sending you off the deep end again, how do you imagine that this has anything to do ... | |
| Felon and Gun Law | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend has a CCW and I am a convicted felon. If we move in together can she still have the ... A: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment question. For this, you will need to ... | |
| Minnesota State Purchase Permit Application Process | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: The Minnesota statute governing the application process requires very specifically that an ... A: This has nothing to do with the Second Amendment, so you've asked in the wrong place. That said, I ... | |
| Confused | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in California, and I'm a bit confused about handguns. From what information I can get, you ... A: You really are confused, Danielle, because this is not a Second Amendment question. Suggest that ... | |
| Assault Weapons Purchase | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: What are the requirements and steps to purchasing an assault weapon. A: While this isn't anything close to a Second Amendment question, you should be aware that "assault" ... | |
| Handgun permitt or CCW | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: hi i wanted to know will i be able to get a permit to buy a handgun or get a ccw in detroit ... A: I don't do Private Consultations, Mike... this is a public forum whose "Experts" (or Reasonably ... | |
| Felon's Spouse's Right to Bear Arms | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: My husband was convicted of a felony over 15 years ago. Does this mean I have to give up my right to ... A: Good question… for a Criminal Justice topic! Unfortunately for your purposes, this is a Second ... | |
| Can an NC CCW permit holder buy a handgun in VA? | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am traveling to Virginia to a gun show, but am a resident of the state of North Carolina with a ... A: Federal law prohibits the sale or transfer of a handgun to a non-resident of the state in which the ... | |
| Gun advice | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of domestic assault when I was 17 charged as an adult first and only offense 4 years ... A: #1: You identified yourself as "Country: Canada." Did you intentionally lie or can't you see what ... | |
| Gun advice | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of domestic assault when I was 17 charged as an adult first and only offense 4 years ... A: Where in this category does it even hint "Legal Advice Provided," Daniel? This is a Second ... | |
| Felons' right to bear arms | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and myself have been convicted of felonies. Him, for DWI, and myself for forgery. Both ... A: I will response only to that portion of your question while involves the Right to Keep and Bear ... | |
| Regaining the right to bear arms | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I was charged and convicted of 1st degree child mol. and I have just recently finished my parole, ... A: You must have had an attorney for your previous experience within the Criminal Justice system as a ... | |
| Concealed weapon | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I live in new york and would like to know if I could get a pistal permit with a violent felony that ... A: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment question, Peter. There are no such ... | |
| Eligibility to own or a gun | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of a feloney 26 years ago. It was a non violent crime,Possesion of drugs and eluding ... A: I don't "do" Private Consultations, James... this is a public forum whose "Experts" (or Reasonably ... | |
| CCW permit in Indiana | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I pled guilty to 2 P.I. Misdemeanors two years ago. I work for a protection company and will be ... A: Please excuse the delay in responding to this, Nathan. I just learned that your question was ... | |
| NCIS checks | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in California and recently have purchased handgun and am currently waiting out the 10 day ... A: How is this a Second Amendment question, Nikita? (Hint: it's not!) That said, what do you mean by ... | |
| Purchasing a Gun on a Waiting List | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I would like to purchase a Ruger LCP. I found 2 stores that will take a prepaid order, one small ... A: Well, this certainly isn't a Second Amendment question, but it's not one I field on a regular basis, ... | |
| Drug Misdemeanor 11 Years Ago | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I live in Georgia and I want a Firearms License. I have 1 misdemeanor of posession of marijuana in ... A: Akii, how else would you expect me to answer your question? You already knew the answer! By ... | |
| Drug Misdemeanor 11 Years Ago | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I live in Georgia and I want a Firearms License. I have 1 misdemeanor of posession of marijuana in ... A: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment question. This suggests that you, as ... | |
| Owning a firearm | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently filled out a background check in the state of Ohio and Got Approved my only worry is that ... A: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment question. If you don't know whether you ... | |
| Youthful offender status when applying for a concealed weapon permit | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I had was granted youthful offender for non violent crimes in or about 1960. (dumb kid stuff) Since ... A: Again, Jim, this is not a Second Amendment issue, but one of Criminal Justice. YES!, it would be ... | |
| legality of gun ownership | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My question is this,Does a "bad conduct discharge" disqualify one from gun ownership? and is this ... A: David; I don't "do" private consultations. This is a pro bono publico forum, and you should be ... | |
| Convicted felons and gun laws | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a felony but i love to hunt what can do. A: " This is not a Second Amendment question, but a Criminal Justice one. It is possible under ... | |
| Need advice: DOJ background check failed? | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Recently I bought a handgun, but the Department of justice did not approve my background check. I ... A: Marcus... this is a Second Amendment topic, not a Criminal Justice topic. That said, you have ... | |
| Question reguarding psychological cases | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Lets say hypothetically a person were to have been in a psychological institution or 2 until they ... A: Not to put too fine a point on this, Thomas, but let's say hypothetically that someone can read and ... | |
| 2nd Amendment | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I was arrested in Texas in 2000 for possession of a controlled substance (felony)and possession of ... A: Despite your "2nd Amendment" subject header, Drew, this is NOT a Second Amendment question, but a ... | |
| A question about 4377 and a felony | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: in my past about 16 years ago i wrote a few bad checks never spent time in lail but did do 5 years ... A: Let's see... you kited some checks, must have gotten caught in order to have done any sort of ... | |
| Black Powder | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: i am thinking about buying a black powder revolver and i was just wondering if i could shoot by just ... A: Why??? What it is you're attempting to accomplish… light loads? That can be attained with existing ... | |
| Utah CCW background check | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I bought a handgun 2-months ago in Utah and passed the background check.I want to apply for a Utah ... A: How is this a Second Amendment question??? But I believe that you've answered your own question, ... | |
| The Questions in the Second Amendment Topic | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: Dean: Not for nothing, but why don't you get off this forum as an expert? You continually slam ... A: Not for nuthin', indeed, Scott! You're suggesting that I get off the Second Amendment topic because ... | |
| Federal Permit | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: In 1985 I was convicted of simple assault and 4th degree criminal mischief.I work for a company that ... A: If ATF… actually now known as BATFE where the "E" portion stands of "Explosives," flagged your name ... | |
| Federal Permit | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: In 1985 I was convicted of simple assault and 4th degree criminal mischief.I work for a company that ... A: Bryan… You don't say who "the AT" is or explain the relevance of the caption "Federal Permit," but ... | |
| First time offender | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I was charged with unauthorized possession of and controlled substance and was recently released ... A: Honestly, Jessica, where does it say that this is a Criminal Justice topic? Please let me know so I ... | |
| CCW after a DV arrest | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I was arrested in 08 for domestic violence but I was realeased cause the prosuctor could not find ... A: Whew, where to start, Chris? First… and it seems that I have to re-state this with virtually every ... | |
| Purchaseing Firearms | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of a misdemeanor of poss. of marijuana (Less than 20g) in 2002 with adjudication ... A: How is this a Second Amendment question? This is a Criminal Justice question, #1, and, #2, why ... | |
| Handgun license | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: "Iam interested in becoming a protection officer.I would like to obtain a license in newyork city ... A: This is not a Second Amendment question, Courtney, #1, and, #2, I have no idea of what you mean by ... | |
| Which process after civil liberties resoration? | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I live in Va. 25 yrs. ago I was convicted of a felony (controlled substance with intent to ... A: David… Again, there is no actual Second Amendment question here, but since you asked nicely, I'll ... | |
| Gun purchase denial | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have tried twice to purchase a gun. So I can teach my daughters how to shoot. After the first ... A: While this is hardly a Second Amendment question, Mark, let me make a suggestion. Having any sort ... | |
| Restoring right to own Rifle for Hunting | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of procession when i was 20 Ayers old a felony I have gone back to court had a Sec ... A: Golly, Darryl, while I applaud you for "learning your lesson" and keeping clean, how much more clear ... | |
| Reinstatement of gun permit | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: a friend of mine was convicted of possession and intent to distribute of class B substance. At time ... A: Stacie; Please excuse the previous "auto-response" which was generated in error. While this is not ... | |
| Restoring right to own Rifle for Hunting | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of procession when i was 20 Ayers old a felony I have gone back to court had a Sec ... A: Darryl; While you don't specify what exactly you were "possessing" that led to your Felony ... | |
| Springfield Rolling Block Rifle | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have aquired the above subject rifle and am a little confused on the size of ammo to be used for ... A: Richard… This isn't a Second Amendment question, but before you do ANYTHING with your rifle, you ... | |
| Response | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently sent a question, and was pleasantly surprised at how fast you replied. I was a little ... A: Jesse... First things first. Here is the link to your original question and my response: ... | |
| CCW permit eligibility | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My question is this: if you have two misdemeanor drug offenses in Maine, does this disqualify you ... A: Maine... I've read and re-read your inquiry three times, and I'll be darned if I can find the ... | |
| General Court Martial | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I received a general Court Martial conviction with no confinement only a bad conduct discharge. Is ... A: Greg! Does this really seem like a Second Amendment question to you? Isn't it actually a Criminal ... | |
| Minnesota Permit to Purchase Denied. | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: About 15 yrs ago, when i was about 19, I was involved in a yelling match in the street with an ... A: Well, Shawn, you say that you were "charged with 5th degree assault." What did you do at the time? ... | |
| German Gun | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriends father left a gun with holster to him with this description on it, Waffenfabrik, ... A: Terry… This is not the sort of question this topic is set up to handle, I'm afraid. That said, ... | |
| Rights of registered hand gun | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: if you had a hand gun registered then caught a none violent minor felony charge are you then not ... A: I don't know! Are you asserting that you have a handgun registered or licensed to you, and that you ... | |
| Owning guns | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Two years ago (age 22), I was charged with Misdemeanor reckless driving in Florida (Volusia County): ... A: Nate... I'm not sure of what Florida statute there is which would make you a prohibited person for ... | |
| Michigan Muzzleloader | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: What are the gun laws about a muzzleloader in Michigan? A: This is not a Second Amendment Question! Want to know about a particular state's firearms ... | |
| gun laws | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: under the ohio gun laws am i permitted to carry a shotgun with a felony 5 breaking and entering A: Are you sure this is the question you wish to ask here, Quincy? It's been clearly and repeatedly ... | |
| CCW Denial!!! | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I plead guilty to a charge in 1991 (17 years ago) the charge is listed as Possession of a small ... A: With an sort of conviction on your record, you'd likely get denied a non-resident Virginia CCW. Or ... | |
| CCW Denial!!! | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I plead guilty to a charge in 1991 (17 years ago) the charge is listed as Possession of a small ... A: Then I suggest that you didn't "take the rap" so much as you didn't have much of a choice. But I ... | |
| Juvenile - Felony | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I was convicted of a felony in Florida as a juvenile, and would like to purchase a handgun now. I am ... A: Is what possible? Purchasing a handgun as a convicted felon? Highly unlikely! Fourteen, 18, 21 or ... | |
| Tauras Millennium 40cal mag. | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Tauras PT140PRO 40 cal. I find that the magazine is just a little short for ... A: It's not a "good choice, bad choice" issue, James... it's simply that the 165-grainers are a BETTER ... | |
| Tauras Millennium 40cal mag. | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Tauras PT140PRO 40 cal. I find that the magazine is just a little short for ... A: James... Not a problem to help out a "fellow AllExpert" even though this is not a Second Amendment ... | |
| Denied NICS | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: im a resident of indiana i should receive my permit in 2 weeks. i went today to purchase my handgun ... A: For openers, less lazy typing on your part (try using punctuation and capital letters where ... | |
| CCW in Indiana with 15 year old DUI | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I applied a few days ago and the folks at the office where I applied were of NO help. I got a DUI ... A: I'm not certain what your question is, James. I think you might have been better served by ... | |
| Felon in Virginia & muzzle loaders | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm a convicted felon of a violent crime from 20 years ago & am in the process of getting all the ... A: Gene; This is definitely one to be asked of a Virginia-based attorney. But since you've already ... | |
| Application for the right to bear arms | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a felony conviction (for drug possession) from 1977 and have restored my right to vote in ... A: Wow, must've been a lot of drugs for "Felony weight," Don. Don't know in what State you reside, or ... | |
| S&W Identification | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a S&W .32 caliber older revolver. It's designated " hammerless ". It ... A: I've already gone well beyond the parameters of this topic, Greg, so you'll need to follow-up either ... | |
| S&W Identification | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a S&W .32 caliber older revolver. It's designated " hammerless ". It ... A: I don't "do" Private Consultations, so this has been made public. Nor do I understand why you would ... | |
| Handguns | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I been trying to find a answer for this all over the net. My question is can a eightteen year old ... A: Careful, now… you're suggesting a "Straw Purchase," and the buyer could wind up in jail and you ... | |
| regaining firearms | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My son has been convicted of manufacturing drugs. This was approximatly 6 years ago. What does he ... A: Bethene; A conviction for the manufacture drugs is a very serious charge, whether it was six years ... | |
| Handguns | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I been trying to find a answer for this all over the net. My question is can a eightteen year old ... A: Richard... In many jurisdictions an 18-year-old may possess a handgun, but may NOT purchase one ... | |
| Felony with a gun permit | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: how are you fine i hope,question? I have a violent felony for (attempt rob 2) and i just got my ... A: "how would you know if i have an education or not." You came here looking for an opinion that was ... | |
| Felony with a gun permit | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: how are you fine i hope,question? I have a violent felony for (attempt rob 2) and i just got my ... A: Actually, I believe that you mean "Gun permit with a Felony." By your own admission, you have a ... | |
| Felons, hunting and muzzleloaders | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Can felons hunt with muzzleloaders? A: I am not an attorney and nothing I post here should be relied upon as legal advice or opinion. You ... | |
| Florida Gun Laws | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine was recently pulled over by the police he was going through some stressful problems ... A: Suggest that you either consult an attorney conversant with Florida's firearms statutes, or research ... | |
| can I get a permit with misdameanor convictions | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 or 6 misdameanors on my record 10 years ago most are disorderlies and 1 destruction of ... A: Without punctuation, your information and questions(s) are difficult to decipher. The key, as best ... | |
| juvenile/felony | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: i tried to get a gun on august 14,2008, the federal said there was not enough info on me and that it ... A: If you are at all literate, you would have noticed the advisory that I am not an attorney and that ... | |
| Adjudicated Delinquency | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I live in the state of indiana. I am considering applying for a gun permit. I am aware that the ... A: I am not an attorney, so nothing expressed here should be relied upon as legal advice. For that you ... | |
| CCW Permit Reasons for NY (Erie County) | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a question that I am hoping you can aide me with. I currently live in Erie County in NY. I ... A: Stephen; Tricky question. Preamble: I am not an attorney, and nothing I express here should be ... | |
| Gun ownership | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Why is it that a convicted felon cannot ever have a gun, legally? What law is it that says that? ... A: Because they have been convicted of a serious crime, they lose a number of Rights good citizens ... | |
| Revolver | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Dean, Once every couple yrs my wife & I practice shooting. We're both beginners. We recall about 20 ... A: Usually when a revolver "stops shooting," Ed, it's because it's out of ammunition. Revolvers ... | |
| laws on gun ownership | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I was arrested 10 years ago on a marijuana possession, and given a misdemeanor. I haven't been in ... A: Hey… (wait for it)… I'm not an attorney, and I haven't lived in Kansas since 1948-49, so what do I ... | |
| Hand gun in home with convected {sic} felon | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: What does the federal law state about, someone staying in your house who is a convicted felon and ... A: Dunno! Celebrated Watergate mastermind G. Gordon Liddy is a prohibited person due to his status as a ... | |
| Yard Sale of Firearms | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: Is it possible to sell a hand gun, rifle, or shotgun at a yard, garage or estate sales in the state ... A: How is this a "Second Amendment" question?!? Or course it's possible, but your question is about ... | |
| Felon blackpowder use | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: and thanks for your answer. I was convicted of felony DUI in 2005. My probation is up in Nov of this ... A: too. For the umpteenth time, I am not an attorney, and do not dispense legal advice. This isn't a ... | |
| pistol permit in ny | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 felonys for dwi i recieved a certificate of relief also a certificate of good conduct from ... A: 1. - More to the point, you likely don't read any better than you write. Again, this section deals ... | |
| getting my right to possess a firearm restored | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i was convicted 18 years ago for trafficing in drugs, carrying a concealed weapon,plead to a ... A: It remains a mystery to me why people come here to ask this type of question. It's not a Second ... | |
| License, and where can I have my gun? | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in Louisiana and own 2 pistols. I purchased them from pawn shops and have both bills of ... A: Your state of Louisiana (excluding the political subdivision of New Orleans) may be said to be one ... | |
| Certificate of Relief | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Eighteen years ago I plead guilty to third degree felony in NY city for possession of a firearm. ... A: My congratulations on paying whatever debt you owed, knowing what steps had to be taken to obtain ... | |
| firearm certificate of release from civil disabilities | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Eighteen years ago I plead guilty to third degree felony in NY city for possession of a firearm. ... A: Because you checked the "Private" box, Mark. This is a public forum, and we all volunteer "for the ... | |
| Can I restore my firearm rights | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: In 1984 when I was twenty four I plead guilty to a grand larceny 2 in N.Y.C. I did not do any time ... A: Get an attorney. You have a Felony conviction. so you are a prohibited person whether you did time ... | |
| Ohio Gun Ownership with expunged record | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I was convicted in the State of Ohio in 2000 for Complicity to Felony Theft, Being in the wrong ... A: Aaron… I seem to be getting a lot of these type of questions of late, and I have no idea why, as it ... | |
| Bearing arms in Virginia | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: My brother had guests at his home when 1 got out of control and began making threats. He asked the ... A: Don't you think that the definitive answer would be better found in the Virginia statutes? In ... | |
| Indiana Gun Laws | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I both have CCW permits. Can she legally carry a gun I have purchased? Or, is it only ... A: Jared… Don't you think the better place to ask this question would be the issuing authority of your ... | |
| the right way | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: i have recently undergone the process to have a twelve year old felony which is a wobbler reduced to ... A: Joe… Glad you are determined to go "the right way." I'm a little unclear on what you mean by a ... | |
| Certificate of relief - firearms | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently living in VA now but hold a certificate of relief from NY state for a non-viloent ... A: Eric... This would best be addressed by an Attorney practicing in Virginia, don't you think? That ... | |
| gun license | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: How old do you have to be to get your gun license/permit in the state of New York or any close ... A: Jerri; Before our last Governor George Pataki decided, without any legislative finding whatsoever ... | |
| S&W 357 | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me what years Smith&Wesson manufactured the model 18-8 357? Thank You. A: Charlie; The Models 18, a/k/a "K-22 Combat Masterpiece," were in production between 1949 and 1986, ... | |
| CCW Nevada | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a concealed weapons permit and I have guns. I recently got married to a man that has a felony ... A: 'Becca… This is starting to look like the Letters to the Editor sections of Playboy or Penthouse ... | |
| hunting/firearm/restoration of rights | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband just had his civil rights restored in the state of florida, however the certificate ... A: Well, I can understand your confusion, Brittany. Thank you for the clarification. Ordinarily, a ... | |
| hunting/firearm/restoration of rights | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband just had his civil rights restored in the state of florida, however the certificate ... A: Brittany; Golly, yet another of these inquiries! Third or fourth one this month! Why do you ... | |
| Ballistics Testing on Handguns | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My questions are about the 380 automatic. Is it possible that a 9 mm bullet can be shot from a 380 ... A: Once again, this is not a Second Amendment issue, but I'll give it a stab. The .380 ACP is ... | |
| Place of Business | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find out about the residential requirements for operating a firearms business in the ... A: Demetri… This isn't a Second Amendment question, so I'm not sure why you would ask it here? That ... | |
| Restoration of Rights | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a NYS Restoration of Rights Certificate for a 1991 drug conviction which I was not ... A: Donnell; Hope your Thanksgiving was as rewarding as mine. This is not a Second Amendment matter, ... | |
| GUN LAWS AND CONVICTED FELONS | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: MY STEPSON IS A CONVICTED FELON , EVERYTHING FROM DRUGS / ALCOHOL THEFT DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED ... A: Sonny; It's probably a good idea to not type with your CAPS-LOCK engaged… it's not only harder for ... | |
| Right to hunt after a felony | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: My son was convicted of a felony for drug possession in the state of Virginia, and will have ... A: Debra; Although this is only tangentially related to the Second Amendment, and while I again stress ... | |
| FBI Ballistic Tests | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Dean, I was contacted by the FBI yest. They want to ballistic test a handgun of mine in ... A: Scott; A good friend of mine went through the identical process three years ago, probably because ... | |
| Crossing state line with a gun | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I'm traveling from FL. thru GA. to TN. ,is it legal to travel with a gun in case unloaded without a ... A: Mike... Under the provisions of FOPA'86 (née McClure-Volkmer), essentially a firearm owner may ... | |
| Zastava CZ99/CZ999/ZDA | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Read on TGZ about your evaluation story of an early all steel CZ99, and curious about the problems ... A: Jon... The issues I had with the CZ99… the naming and the graphic were clearly intended to confuse ... | |
| dependable,affordable semi-auto pistols | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for a NEW (I have got BURNED buying USED items) 9mm semi-auto that is dependable YET ... A: John… I'm not sure that "new dependable, affordable semi-auto pistols" in the "$250-$350" range is ... | |
| Foundation Director | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Sir -- Do you have any suggestions on where a western state might find a well qualified Executive ... A: Funny that you should ask as I am in the process even as you posed the inquiry, of finishing off a ... | |
| Unrestricted Carry Concealed in NYS | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Speir, I am a security officer in Buffalo, NY (Erie County). I have considered applying for a ... A: Jay… Important disclaimer: I am not an attorney. §400 of the New York State C&P ... | |
| Crossing California state line | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a resident of Arizona and was wondering if I may cross into California with a shotgun, (Mosburg ... A: Bob... I'm a Noo Yawker, and cannot comment with any authority on the firearms laws of other ... | |
| Illegal? | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Is it illegal for a felon to own a BB gun or pellet gun, (hand held or rifle) In new york state? A: Mike… As I am not an attorney, nor do I portray one on AllExperts.com, it is my policy to not offer ... | |
| Laurence Tribe and The Second Amendment | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I've read in a number of places that liberal law professor, Laurence Tribe has concluded that the ... A: Well, Steve, it's true he did come to that conclusion in American Constitutional Law (2nd edition ... | |
| Virginia Tech and "Parker" decision | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: Do you think the recent campus shooting rampage will bear on whether the U.S. Supreme Court will ... A: My compliments on the timeliness and thoughtfulness of your question, Frank. While the mainstream ... | |
| California Gun Control Laws | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I recently heard that I must have my weapons & Ammo in two deferent locked containers and that if I ... A: Excuse the delay in responding... have been out-of-the-Country. For California gun control laws... ... | |
| gun | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: g.a karabiner and can't find any information on it thanks A: Jeff... Well, you have got yourself a find there! It's "6mm" for openers, so you should omit the ... | |
| Sawed off shotgun or AOW? | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and have stumbled upon a situation which, to me, is a gray area at best. I've ... A: Doug… The first source of any reliable information about a particular state's firearms laws should, ... | |
| 9mm in .40 S&W and/or .357 Sig | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: Speir, I discovered TGZ a few days ago and it has consumed me. It is such a wealth of information. ... A: Clyde… glad you're getting some value from The Gun Zone. As to the specifics of your question, I'm ... | |
| pistol permit | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: Speir, I have a ccw for hunting fishing and target, but would like to obtain an unrestricted. I live ... A: I'm afraid that I'm not qualified to give "legal advice," Sir, but as we are residing in the same ... | |
| handgun finish | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: Which finish is better on handguns between NP3, Tenifer, and Black-T? Thanks for your time. A: Jamey... I dunno... which is a better flavor of ice cream? Vanilla, Chocolate, or New York Super ... | |
| Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9C | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I tried to register with the forum you suggested but I kept getting an "unknown error occured" ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding, Gary, and I apologise for the error message you received from ... | |
| Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9C | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: I’m interested in buying a used Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9C. However, I’ve read some comments on the ... A: Without specifics I cannot speak to the "problems" you've "read about on the Internet." I tend to ... | |
| S&W Sigma 40VE | 2/25/2006 |
| Q: .. A friend recently purchased a Sigma 40VE at a local gun show here in Tampa, FL. They were ... A: Presumably, since it was purchased at a gun show, your friend was able to try the trigger prior to ... | |
| Questions regarding My STI and My glock | 1/31/2006 |
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2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms
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Dean Speir
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I can answer questions about Handguns, Rifles, Ammunition, the Firearms Industry, the "gunzine game," practical accessories for self-defense (CCW) handguns; rumor control on firearms myths, errata on the "gunshop grapevine."
I am NOT an Attorney, and nothing I provide here should be relied upon as legal advice. Therefore, please do NOT make inquiries about Criminal Justice issues... this is the Second Amendment topic.
Nor do I do "Private Consultations." Want to made it "private," retain an attorney.
Experience
25 years practical and competitive hangunning; 26 years in the firearms industry; 15 years writing for the gunzines, including 4½ years as Industry Editor for The New Gun Week; maintainer of www.thegunzone.com.
Organizations
Life Member, NRA
Publications
Guns Magazine, Combat Handguns, Petersen's Handguns, American Handgunner, The New Gun Week, Gun & Shooter, American Handgunner, Shooting Industry, American Firearms Industry, Machine Gun News, Practical Shooting International, Law Enforcement Techology, Police Product News, The American Guardian, The Shotgun News, Visier (Germany) and various DBI Books.
Education/Credentials
BA in English
Graduate Lethal Force Institute
Graduate Gunsite
Graduate Defensive Training Institute
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