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About Don Reed
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Restoration of Rights, CCW permit laws,

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14 years.

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NRA, Dept. of Corrections, U.S Army Veteran

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Associate in Criminal Justice/ Bachelors in Psychology

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Drill Instructor of the Year/ Correctional Boot Camp.

   

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In Category  2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms

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Blow Dart guns10/9/2008
  Q: I have recently purchased a .40 caliber blowdart gun to use in the state of new jersey. Are there ...
  A: Sorry Sam, I only have facts about firearms and Restoration of Rights. My opinion is it may be ...
Here We Go Again with NYS10/8/2008
  Q: Well, I received a denial letter from the County Judge. He denied it based on Omission of Fact. ...
  A: If you did not do State time or State Parole you will not get a Certificate of Good Conduct. I ...
Here We Go Again with NYS10/8/2008
  Q: Well, I received a denial letter from the County Judge. He denied it based on Omission of Fact. ...
  A: That sucks!!! Don't give up, if that is the only reason they turned you down then you still have a ...
Domestic Violence And Gun Ownership10/6/2008
  Q: In Texas, I was convicted of assault on a family member with a domestic violence tag along, over ...
  A: You will have to get restoration of rights in the state of Texas with no restrictions. With a ...
Juvenile Scheduled Substance Felony10/5/2008
  Q: I was arrested at 16 with a small amount of hallucinogens, a Class 3 Felony in Colorado. I went ...
  A: Your Juvenile record does not ban you from firearm ownership as long as you were not tried as an ...
can i get my right to bear arms back after a period of time?10/2/2008
  Q: I pled no contest to 3 counts of uttering a forged instrament, I was givin 3 to 5 years on ...
  A: You have to go to VT and apply for restoration of firearm rights. Florida can't give you that right ...
NYS permit9/30/2008
  Q: She asked me all these questions. Then she states I see you have a felony conviction. She said we ...
  A: Yes NYS is an anti gun state but a pro police state, It sucks that is why I moved to Virginia. If ...
r/o/r or felon possession of fire arms9/28/2008
  Q: I was convicted of non violent felony in Illinois in 1979. applied for hearing w/ state police in ...
  A: I don't understand what you are saying about only two states recognize Ar restoration of rights. I ...
r/o/r or felon possession of fire arms9/26/2008
  Q: I was convicted of non violent felony in Illinois in 1979. applied for hearing w/ state police in ...
  A: According to Federal Laws (not Ar laws) if you have full restoration of rights from the state in ...
? about handguns9/26/2008
  Q: I know that you can have a shotgun at 18 years of age inside your home.I was told that you could ...
  A: I don't have Indiana's Firearm Laws, I deal with Federal Laws I can't quote firearm laws from all 50 ...
domestic violence9/24/2008
  Q: i was arrested in 2003 for domestic violence while i was active duty air force in north dakota. i ...
  A: You have to check with the FBI to find out whats on your prints. A firearm permit is the only thing ...
Washington state law for d.v.9/23/2008
  Q: I was arrested for D.V. in 99 and went to court on it and my pea was not guilty. the court accepted ...
  A: If you are not convicted of a felony or a domestic violence misdemeanor you are not banned from ...
juvenile/felony9/22/2008
  Q: I tried to get a gun on august 14,2008. The FBI said they didnt have enough info and it would be a ...
  A: Go back to the dealer they handle all that. They should have the paperwork. You need to apply for ...
Obtaining a CHL-Ohio/Florida9/21/2008
  Q: I have a question regarding CHL between Ohio-Florida. I had a Felony Expunged in the State of Ohio, ...
  A: If you have an expunged felony you answer no throughout the whole country not just the state that ...
misdemeanor dui in california9/10/2008
  Q: Can i still purchase a hand gun or Shotgun?
  A: It depends on that state laws, According to the Federal Government you are not disqualified from ...
juvenile felony9/10/2008
  Q: I was convicted in Kansas as a juvenile of Auto Burglary a felony. Now I never even was aware that ...
  A: Well listen go back to those Lawyers and tell them to give up their licenses to practice Law because ...
WA-right to bear arms restored9/9/2008
  Q: my name is April Hyatt, and I have some questions for you. When I was 18, (12 years ago) I was ...
  A: That is not true, You need for your recruiter to put in a waiver request. If it's turned down by ...
Restoration of Rights9/5/2008
  Q: I plead guilty to a felony possession when I was 17 in Chicago IL. I was tried as an adult and got ...
  A: You will have to get your firearm rights back in Illinois that is the state you were convicted in. ...
Restoration of Rights in Wisconsin9/2/2008
  Q: I pled guilty to a misdemeaner disorderly conduct charge connected to domestic violence in 1997 in ...
  A: Seems to me you already know you have to get restoration of rights. You may have to return to the ...
Upstate NY pistol permits9/1/2008
  Q: I want to apply for a CCW in upstate NY. 25 plus years ago I was arrested twice for simple ...
  A: They don't jeapordize you as far as the Federal Government is concerned but NYS is a may issue ...
reinstatement of right to bear arms9/1/2008
  Q: I asked a question a few minutes ago about 2 felony convictions for reckless homicide. I forgot to ...
  A: You must get your restoration of rights from the state of Illinois not Indiana. Because that is the ...
reinstatement of right to bear arms9/1/2008
  Q: I am and always have been a resident of Indiana. In 1996, I was convicted of 2 counts of reckless ...
  A: I don't know about Indiana but I know a lot of states will not restore your firearm rights because ...
Convicted of Felony in one state now reside in another8/31/2008
  Q: When I was 18 and still stupid I did some bad stuff so was convicted of Theft and Possession of ...
  A: You have to apply in Washington and Tennessee because they are the states that you were convicted ...
restoration of rights8/21/2008
  Q: I have a misdemeanor possesion of marijuana charge on my record. It doesn't disqualify me from ...
  A: YES, RESTORATION OF RIGHTS WILL QUALIFY YOU. YOU MUST GET IN TOUCH WITH WHATEVER AGENCY DOES ...
gun ownership8/20/2008
  Q: I was convicted on a 3rd degree (theft) felony in 2003, placed on 3 years probation, accessed a ...
  A: Felonies are not just removed or reduced to misdemeanors, you must apply for expungement or a pardon ...
restoration of rights8/20/2008
  Q: I was conficted of a felony sales of a controlled substance in Nevada approximatly 20 years ago(I ...
  A: You can have your rights restored by putting in an application for restoration of rights in the ...
driving from PA to WV8/19/2008
  Q: I have a PA carry permit and no criminal record of any sort. My brother has land in WV and I was ...
  A: That is alright, What I would do is bring no ammo and check to see if Pa. firearm permit has ...
Can I Reinstate my gun rights ?8/19/2008
  Q: I live in California and was charged with a PC273.5 (A) and a PC242 in 1992.The PC273.5 was ...
  A: You may have your rights restored in the state of California at the descetion of whoever handles ...
27 Y.O. Ca misdemeanor conviction for B&E8/17/2008
  Q: 27 years ago at age 18 I was caught/convicted of 2nd degree burglary in CA. I got 30 days jail and 2 ...
  A: You have to get restoration of rights from the state you was convicted in. You are not restricted ...
gun license8/15/2008
  Q: as a juvinile I was charged with unlawful possesion of a firearm.I currently have no ...
  A: It will depend on the state of NJ. They are not a shall issue stae meaning they may choose to say ...
Restoration of rights8/14/2008
  Q: Approx 22 yrs ago I was convicted of B&E, served successfull probation. 18 yrs ago, convicted of ...
  A: I don't know what B&E is but if it's a violent crime then you may have a problem because drug ...
Can I Own A FireArm And/Or How...8/12/2008
  Q: (Florida) In 2006 at the age of 18, I Went Into A Store With 2 ex-Friends of Mine And They Attempted ...
  A: No, you will not be able to own a firearm until you have your firearm rights restored in the state ...
Getting M1 charge expunged or downgraded to restore right to own firearm8/8/2008
  Q: I am in the process of trying to help my father restore his 2nd amendment right. Here is the ...
  A: The state of Pa. can not expunge any conviction you received in Federal court. Also, if your ...
Felony Ownership Muzzeloaders in Colorado?8/5/2008
  Q: I pled guilty to a 2nd degree assault in 1992, in the state of Colorado. I pled guilty, because I ...
  A: You said that Co. says 10 years after release from Supervision you can own a Muzzleloader then I ...
criminal possession of a firearm8/4/2008
  Q: I live in kansas and 10 years ago, I was convicted of a misdemeanor possession of marijuana...i ...
  A: I don't know about Kansas law but you are not banned from firearms according to the federal ...
CCW7/29/2008
  Q: If I have a non-resident florida ccw license and live in Ohio but dont have an Ohio license am I ...
  A: Yes, Florida CCW permits have reciprocity in Ohio. I did not see anything in Ohio laws saying if ...
Restoration of gun rights7/29/2008
  Q: I have fought the courts to get my gun rights back. The VSP record shows I was convicted of two ...
  A: Virginia has an Executive Clemency Board ran by Mr. Micah Womack you will have to go online and ...
Restoration of rights7/28/2008
  Q: I spent a good portion of my life in California in Prison or on the streets as an addict. My crimes ...
  A: If you are still living in the State of Utah you will not have your firearm rights restored. Most ...
Restoration of gun rights7/28/2008
  Q: I have fought the courts to get my gun rights back. The VSP record shows I was convicted of two ...
  A: I don't understand, If you were convicted then you must apply for restoration of rights with no ...
VA License Application7/21/2008
  Q: I am sending in my non-resident VA pistol permit application. 1) Do I need to include details ...
  A: The purpose of getting the Virginia Firearm permit is to make it a little easier to get your NYS ...
Restoration of Firearm Rights7/21/2008
  Q: How and where do I find and/or get the proper information, forms and procedures for filling ...
  A: Do you have a Federal conviction? Because ATF only handle restoration of firearm rights for Federal ...
Can I own a gun??7/20/2008
  Q: Back in 1992-93 I was convicted of theft which included a couple of different charges like theft by ...
  A: I don't know what State you are from but with 3 or 4 felonies I don't think you will have your ...
restoration of rights7/15/2008
  Q: I'm getting off probation after 10 years for intoxication manslaughter..state crime Texas felony ...
  A: Firearm restoration of rights for Manslaughter and Homicides are in the violent crime category, also ...
restore right to own a gun7/15/2008
  Q: how do I go about getting my right to own a gun back, about 18-20 years ago I was arrested for ...
  A: You have to apply for Restoration of Rights in the state which you were convicted. Some states like ...
NYS Pistol Permit7/14/2008
  Q: I had a Florida Concealed Carry permit in 1993. I moved back to upstate NY in 1997. I applied and ...
  A: I don't know what they sent you when they revoked your license but all the appeal paperwork should ...
firearms7/14/2008
  Q: I want to get a gun for in my house. My husband who is 39 now is a convicted felon 20 years ago for ...
  A: You can own a firearm because you are not a convicted felon, but you won't be able to keep it in the ...
juvenile records7/14/2008
  Q: I have three felonies on my juvenile record from when I was 15. I am now 23 and am seeking my CCW, I ...
  A: Juvenile records are sealed so you can put no and apply for your CCW. If you have a purchase permit ...
NYS Pistol Permit7/14/2008
  Q: I had a Florida Concealed Carry permit in 1993. I moved back to upstate NY in 1997. I applied and ...
  A: A certificate of good conduct is also if you wanted your firearms rights restored it will be stated ...
NYS Pistol Permit7/12/2008
  Q: I had a Florida Concealed Carry permit in 1993. I moved back to upstate NY in 1997. I applied and ...
  A: You never mentioned what was your sentence, If you never did state time you have your full rights ...
ARD7/11/2008
  Q: Twenty-two years ago (age 19) I was arrested in PA for criminal conspiracy. I went through ARD ...
  A: If there is no conviction under your name because it was expunged why not get yourself a firearm ...
law question7/9/2008
  Q: I'm a 25 year old living in Rochester, NY. I was thinking about getting a crossbow for target ...
  A: I'm not an expert on crossbows, I give information on Firearm permits and restoration of rights to ...
Colorado Lawyer's Answer - What do you think?7/8/2008
  Q: 20 years ago, I stole some money from an employer. I had never been in trouble before or since. The ...
  A: Well, what can you do you have to follow State laws. The only suggestion I have for you is to ...
can i own a firearm when iam an adult7/5/2008
  Q: I was recently in juvenile court for a felony offence Terroristic threats. And since i had no ...
  A: Juvenile offenses are not held against you unless charged as an adult. You may have to apply and ...
Right to Bear Arms6/28/2008
  Q: In '98 I received a convection of 5 years in TDC for DWI. I was never involved in a wreck, never ...
  A: There are no Federal Laws preventing someone with a DWI from receiving a firearm unless their was a ...
felons owning guns6/26/2008
  Q: I am a convicted felon, in the state of Indiana.My felony was DUI. Not a violent crime.It was over ...
  A: You can apply for Restoration of Rights in the State of Indiana. In most States the Dept. of Parole ...
restore rights in PA ?6/26/2008
  Q: . I currently have lived in Pennsylvania since Feb 1997. In 1994 I was arrested for a non violent ...
  A: As of now the only way you can have your firearm rights restored is through a Presidential Pardon. ...
Will my juvenile record affect my eligibility for a gun license/right to possess firearm6/25/2008
  Q: As a juvenile, I had a few criminal cases, but they were all dropped to misdemeanor charges.. I was ...
  A: Juvenile and Misdemeanors (except for domestic violence) will not ban you from owning, possessing or ...
"Prohibited from Firearms Posession"6/20/2008
  Q: 20 years ago, I stole some money from an employer. I had never been in trouble before or since. The ...
  A: What you have to do is get Restoration of Rights from the State you were convicted in. You did not ...
restoring my right to bear arms6/20/2008
  Q: I was convicted of the degree assault a {domestic violence} a couple of times approve. 10 and 12 ...
  A: You will have to apply for restoration of rights in both states and after approved you will then be ...
restoring rights early6/17/2008
  Q: Im in california and I was convicted of a felony 245a(1) 2005, I was granted to get my probation ...
  A: What law is that? The federal firearm law states that only a felony or a misdemeanor of domestic ...
cwp in pa6/14/2008
  Q: Hi Don i have a misdemeanor 2 for dui in pa i tried to get my pistol permit renewed and fail the Pa ...
  A: A DWI is not a federal firearm ban, The State will not give you a permit if you have a DWI within 5 ...
New Jersey Firearms ID card6/14/2008
  Q: I moved to NJ a few years ago and brought 3 guns with me from Pennsylvania and I have 2 questions. ...
  A: The card won't do anything for you in NJ if you are caught carrying concealed or outside your home ...
Fire Arms ID Card6/10/2008
  Q: I plead guilty to 3rd degree assault in New York 36 years ago. I was 18 years old. I have led an ...
  A: New Jersey is very strict from my experience NJ will deny your application because of the ...
Restoring firearm rights in pa6/6/2008
  Q: I would like to know all of the route i can take to restore my right to carry and purchase a fire ...
  A: It does not matter you can't get 5 years for a misdemeanor only a felony conviction carries more ...
Restoring firearm rights in pa6/5/2008
  Q: I would like to know all of the route i can take to restore my right to carry and purchase a fire ...
  A: According to Federal Laws a misdemeanor does not band your right to carry a firearm unless it has ...
carrying a firearm while fishing6/4/2008
  Q: Until recently I was under the impression that it was my lawfull right to carry a hangun in ...
  A: It depends on who owns the Park. Seems like you were on State property and most local Governments ...
civil rights restoration6/2/2008
  Q: Don, I use to serve in the U.S. Navy. I really would like to get back into the military after I was ...
  A: Samuel, You never mentioned which State you was convicted, every State has different laws for ...
Restoration of 2nd Ammen.5/26/2008
  Q: I was convicted of three felonies in FL in 2000. All non violent. I have had no run ins w/ the law ...
  A: With 3 felonies and only eight years ago this is not going to be easy but worth the try. First go ...
2nd Amendment Rights related to Ex-Felons5/19/2008
  Q: In 1988 I received an Absolute Discharge from prison after serving 5 years for violating A.R.S. ...
  A: The courts do not have the power to vacate a judgement of guilt unless you appealed and won your ...
Restoration of rights VA5/10/2008
  Q: In 1993 while serving in the Marine Corps and living in Alexandria, VA I had an incident with an ...
  A: Wow, you had a horrible Public Defender. For the record never make deals with Police Officers. ...
restore rights.5/10/2008
  Q: I was convicted as a felon on forgery chrages in arkansas and georiga over 17 yrs ago and would like ...
  A: You said your record is perfect I don't know what do you mean by that if you are saying you have a ...
5th degree assault - misdemeanor5/2/2008
  Q: In October last year I was charged with 3 felony counts of Terroristic threats to my 17 1/2 year old ...
  A: It may be two reasons why you are not allowed to pass a NICS check. Some States have restrictions ...
reinstate gun rights4/29/2008
  Q: I was convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence in California five years ago. The Navy is just ...
  A: I know about the new rule in the Military I just reenlisted in the Army and had to fill out that ...
RCD in Nevada4/28/2008
  Q: I had a conviction in NY 24 years ago, felony E. I have received a RCD that specifically states ...
  A: First of all your Certificate of Relief states your firearm rights are restored and secondly Federal ...
Right to own A gun and vote4/5/2008
  Q: I was convicted of A non-violent felony in the state of Tennessee , The crime had nothing to do ...
  A: One thing you must understand, gun rights and voting rights are two seperate cases. Voting rights ...
restore firearm rights3/30/2008
  Q: and my conviction 2 in WA. one in or. and when i reinstate my fire arm right do i have to go to or. ...
  A: The process in most states are done through the Dpet. of Parole and Probation. Do a search for WA ...
gun advice3/27/2008
  Q: hi don hows it going i had two dui 6 years ago and a under the influence charge three years ago and ...
  A: No, you will not be able to buy any handguns. Federal Laws states that your last DUI or DWI must ...
felon restoring Gun rights3/26/2008
  Q: I am a convicted felon in the state of La. I admit that I made some mistake in my past but since ...
  A: You have to get restoration of firearm rights from the state in which you was convicted. Some ...
Colorado Restoration of Gun Rights3/23/2008
  Q: I pled guilty to a felony assault (class 6) in colorado over 10 years ago. I have been doing some ...
  A: You have to apply for restoration of rights to see if you can get approved. Restoration of firearms ...
Conviction reversed3/22/2008
  Q: I was convicted of two felony 1 counts and sentenced to life in prison in Ohio. After 2.5 years I ...
  A: You have to get a firearm permit because the NICS check will not pass you without it. My ...
Time to apply3/21/2008
  Q: Mr. Reed, I am a 2 time felony offender and I truely can say that in both cases I was innocent. A ...
  A: If you have a NYS Certificate of Good Conduct you are covered as long as it does not state you CAN'T ...
Felony in Indiana3/19/2008
  Q: Sir, I live in Indiana and I have two theft felonies on my record. (Both were for writing checks ...
  A: You have to apply for Indiana executive clemency or restoration of rights. If you can't download ...
right to bare arms3/18/2008
  Q: I was living in colorado as a juvenile and then I moved to Nevada. I tried to buy a rifle and was ...
  A: You may be able to download an application online just punch in your state of conviction and ...
ccw texas3/18/2008
  Q: I have some non violent felony convictions that are over 20 years old. I hold a state issued ...
  A: If you can't own a firearm because of BATF Law then you own firearms illegally. No State can ...
Restoration of Handgun Rights3/15/2008
  Q: Reed: I was convicted 22 years ago of the felony charge homicide by motor vehicle while driving ...
  A: No, Homicide is one of those convictions that restoration of rights will not cover for firearm ...
restoration of firearm rights3/14/2008
  Q: Reed, Is there a way for someone living in the state of washinton to get their fire arms rights ...
  A: You can't have firearm rights restored on state level unless it complies with Federal Laws. So if ...
firearm possession3/13/2008
  Q: In 2003 I pled guilty to felony assualt that was pled down to a misdemeanor crime of violence. This ...
  A: Misdemeanor crimes do not prevent you from having a firearm unless it was a domestic violence ...
right to bare arms3/12/2008
  Q: I was living in colorado as a juvenile and then I moved to Nevada. I tried to buy a rifle and was ...
  A: You must at least get a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or Executive Clemency according to ...
CCW Permit3/12/2008
  Q: I received a Relief of Civil Disabilities from the state of New York. I was approved by the FDLE ...
  A: O.K I misunderstood, actually having block A or B checked is better than having C checked, read the ...
CCW Permit3/10/2008
  Q: I received a Relief of Civil Disabilities from the state of New York. I was approved by the FDLE ...
  A: In Florida the Dept. of Agriculture approves or disapproves all firearm permits. I'm from NYC and ...
Ability to purchase firearm in FL3/3/2008
  Q: I pled guilty to theft by deception in the third degree in New Jersey in 1994. I was given 5 yrs ...
  A: You need to search under Florida Executive Clemency, You will be able to download and print a copy ...
Ohio restored rights proof?3/2/2008
  Q: I was convicted in Ohio 20 years ago of breaking&entering. I've read as much as possible. Doesn't ...
  A: You have to apply and receive an Ohio firearm permit. If Ohio says that you have your firearm ...
Ohio restored rights proof?3/2/2008
  Q: I was convicted in Ohio 20 years ago of breaking&entering. I've read as much as possible. Doesn't ...
  A: You need to get a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities, Restoration of Rights or Executive ...
Need info2/27/2008
  Q: I need your assistance on a couple things. 1. when did the fed's slip the domestic abuse law into ...
  A: Sorry Rod, seems you need a Lawyer I only give information on Carry Conceal Permits and Restoration ...
Criminal Domestic Violence High and Aggravated2/11/2008
  Q: A man unfortunately plead guilty to this charge during a divorce. The State Atty. Gen. was on a ...
  A: If he has a pardon or gets one he must still apply for firearm restoration of rights in the State he ...
Felon to be able to get a gun in Kansas2/8/2008
  Q: I was convicted in Kansas in 1985. I did 2 years with the state. I have had my record expunged. ...
  A: If your record was expunged then that means it was erased from your State files completely. ...
Restoration of Gun Ownership1/24/2008
  Q: I was convicted of a felony Domestic violent case and had my gun rights taken away. 17 years later ...
  A: Yes, once you have that conviction expunged you will have your firearm rights restored. Try getting ...
possession of firearms1/23/2008
  Q: I am a resident of Indiana and pleaded guilty to a felony on a STATE charge. Under Indiana law, my ...
  A: Federal law prohibits anyone convicted of a felony from owning, possessing or transporting a firearm ...
Civil Rights restoration re; gun possesion1/23/2008
  Q: I am a convicted felon who has finished my sentence and probation. I am a resident of Colorado, ...
  A: Your right to vote is restored but your firearm rights are not. You will not be able to purchase a ...
drug offense and wanting to get a fire arm1/23/2008
  Q: in march of 2005 i was arrested. a year later i was convicted of possession of steroids and intent ...
  A: You can own a firearm again with restoration of your rights or Executive Clemency. In NJ your ...
Is it possible12/29/2007
  Q: I understand that you are not a lawyer but I need to ask. I was convicted of attempted armed ...
  A: Yes, it is possible but the process for a violent crime is different from non violent crimes. Most ...
restoring rights12/24/2007
  Q: i was convicted of several felonies and was sentenced in kansas in 1998. i've been off parole since ...
  A: If the State of Kansas will restore your rights for all felonies then you will be cleared to bear ...
ATF restoration of rights12/24/2007
  Q: As you well know the ATF stopped processing applications for restoration of firearm rights for ...
  A: Yes we all know about ATF and their lose of funding. I was going to suggest a Presidential Pardon. ...
Felony DUI12/19/2007
  Q: I recently got charged with my fourth DUI which in Minnesota is a felony charge. I am on probation ...
  A: With four DUI's that shows you have a drug problem in the eyes of the law, that is an automatic ...
Concealed Weapons Permit in TN. USA.12/16/2007
  Q: Sir First Thank you for your time for those of us who require your service. I would like to know if ...
  A: This is a very difficult question because Federal Laws states you are banned from owning a firearm ...
restoration of rights/ firearm11/27/2007
  Q: My husband just had his civil rights restored in the state of florida, however the certificate ...
  A: OK, I've done some Florida research because I see you are really serious about this. He has to go ...
restoration of rights/ firearm11/27/2007
  Q: My husband just had his civil rights restored in the state of florida, however the certificate ...
  A: Congratulations on earning your Restoration of rights. Does the Certificate specifically says that ...
Felony and Gun laws.11/27/2007
  Q: In Spetember of 2004, I plead no contest to 1 count of felony burglary and 1 count of possession of ...
  A: You will have to get Clemency or restoration of rights in the State of Pa. before you can think of ...
Am I still a Prohibited Person?11/15/2007
  Q: Nearly eight years ago, I was convicted of a felony. Four years later, it was reduced to a ...
  A: If your fingerprint shows any conviction even if it was reversed you will need to get a firearm ...
right to bear arms11/11/2007
  Q: 17 years ago i was convicted of a nonviolent crime and did 1 year in prison and was on perole for 9 ...
  A: Yes you can get your right to bear arms again. You must have your rights restored in the State ...
right to bear arms10/22/2007
  Q: my fiance was convicted of drug charges in 1993. He served 3 1/2 years and has been off parole for ...
  A: Because it was a Federal Offense only the Federal Gov't (ATF)can restore his firearm rights. They ...
Can my husband hunt again10/19/2007
  Q: My husband was convicted in 2004 of three things. Conspiracy, Possession, and possession by ...
  A: In the State of Pa. you must return to the court which you were convicted and let them know your ...
Can my husband hunt again10/17/2007
  Q: My husband was convicted in 2004 of three things. Conspiracy, Possession, and possession by ...
  A: The difference between local and Federal is with a local or State conviction you serve time in that ...
Can my husband hunt again10/16/2007
  Q: My husband was convicted in 2004 of three things. Conspiracy, Possession, and possession by ...
  A: Possession of what? Pa. has strict laws against all drug possessions. Also you never stated if it ...
Right to Bear Arms10/2/2007
  Q: I was convicted in federal court of drug conspiracy in 1988 and served time. I've been out since ...
  A: Yes you can but only through the Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives. (BATFE). The ...
bb guns in NM9/26/2007
  Q: My son accidently put a hole in a neighbors window because it bounced of our fence. She went into a ...
  A: I'm not an expert on BB guns but in most states you must be 18 years of age or older to own or play ...
against the second amendment9/25/2007
  Q: What are some good arguments for being against the second amendment.
  A: Really to me there are no good arguments, but there are some false complaints. One false ...
Can I ever hunt again?9/20/2007
  Q: I was convicted of uttering forgery on 04/27/99 in the state of Mississippi. I served time and was ...
  A: You will have to get your Rights restored in the state of Mississippi. In most States this process ...
the right to bear arms returned9/12/2007
  Q: I was convicted on a habitual traffic offender charge, after receiving my third DUI. I was given an ...
  A: You said you live in Colorado so I'm assuming you was convicted in CO. You also stated that it was ...
firearm denial8/25/2007
  Q: 17 yrs ago i was arrested for a 4th degree felony, conspiracy to distribute in the state of NM. I ...
  A: Wow this is a tuff one. As far as I thought if your conviction was turned around or pardoned you ...
how can i get my 2nd ammendment rights restored8/7/2007
  Q: I was convicted of a felony 6 years ago, and did prison time, I was curious if and how i can get my ...
  A: First there is not enough information. I need to know was it a federal offense or State? Which ...
Restoration of Right to Bear Arms7/13/2007
  Q: I am a convicted federal felon and am in the process of requesting that my right to vote be ...
  A: You are going about it the correct way you must submit your request to the ATF in order to have your ...
Domestic Violence VS. 2nd Ammendment7/12/2007
  Q: I was convicted of Domestic Violence 2 years ago and unfortunately lost my right to own a gun. ...
  A: It all depends on the State which you were convicted. Your rights to bear arms as of now are 100% ...

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