AboutDan Haynes Expertise I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I cannot answer questions that require legal consultation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.
Experience I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services.
I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.
Organizations NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association
Publications Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.
Education/Credentials NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.
Expert: Dan Haynes Date: 7/15/2008 Subject: my right to bear arms
Question I was arrested over two years ago on 3 felony marijuana distribution charges and 2 felony distributions on school property. In court the 3 distribution charges were lowered to misdemeanors and the other 2 charges were held under advisement for two years and would be dropped provided I adhere to my probation for the follow two years after I got out of jail. My two years are up and I am going at the end of this week to court. So and hopefully everything will be over after that. I never lost my right to vote and would like to own a firearm. Is there a certain period of time I need to wait or any hoops i have to jump through. I am a resident of Virginia and twenty-two years old
Answer Joe,
Thanks for asking. If you get cleared of the last two charges in court, and there is not a felony of any type on your record, you should be able to own a firearm.
Virginia laws may say otherwise, but Federal law says no convicted felons may own firearms. I would recommend asking for legal help after your court hearing.
If I can be of further assistance, please contact me again.
