| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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?" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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... ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Questions regarding My STI and My glock | 1/31/2006 |
Q: Good Day Mr. Dean Speir!!! Hi, I have a lot of questions regarding my guns. Let me start from ...
A: Michael... I cannot discuss your STI pistol as I am not experienced enough with that particular ...
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| best automatic under $500 | 6/12/2005 |
Q: What do you consider the best automatic 9mm under $500, taking into consideration, accuracy, ...
A: Ed... This is a difficult inquiry to address with a short, simple answer considering the fact that ...
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| "bright finish" guns | 12/23/2004 |
Q: What is a "bright" or "in the white" finish on a firearm? Does this mean there is no prtoective ...
A: Peter... you again! With the information you've provided, I'm working in the dark here. "Bright" ...
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| Karabiner | 12/22/2004 |
Q: My dad purchased a Karabiner Model L 30. It takes a 9mm rimfire cartrige that no one around here ...
A: Wow, Michael... this one's w-a-a-a-y beyond my area of knowledge. I have no recollection of a "9mm ...
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| .40 S&W in revolvers | 12/20/2004 |
Q: I read somwhere that the .40 S&W cartridge will not work well in a revolver such as the S&W M-610 ...
A: Peter... My understanding is that since .40 caliber cartridges loaded in a Smith & Wesson Model 610 ...
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| Job opportunities in the firearms industry. | 7/12/2004 |
Q: This is Jesse Kelly from Mobile Alabama, and I have a few questions about the firearms industry. I ...
A: Jesse... O for the love of Elmer Keith, stick with The Law… we are in critically short supply of ...
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| Handguns | 11/10/2001 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on how I should buy a handgun. I don't have a lot ...
A: Fred... I'm afraid that "protection of one's home" is a lot more involved than just getting a ...
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