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About Robert P. Firriolo
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Expertise
General constitutional (Second Amendment) and federal firearm law inquiries. New York State and New York City laws and regulations on firearms. Use of force in self-defense.

Experience
Over 20 years of grassroots activism, including involvement in campaigns and elections; writing and editing articles, letters, press-releases, policy papers, and op-ed columns; interaction with firearm regulatory agencies on behalf of clients; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; representation of select firearms-related legal cases for organizations, shooting ranges, and private citizens; debated leaders of the gun-control lobby on national television. Lecturer on lawful use of deadly physical force and crime prevention.

Education/Credentials
Attorney at law. Extensive independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Range Safety Officer.

Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Robert P. Firriolo 
In Category  2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms

SubjectDate Asked

Rifle denial8/5/2008
  Q: I have a few handguns that I have legaly purchased in the past and soI go to buy an AR-15 and after ...
  A: The question "why is this happening" is impossible for me to answer without knowing more information ...
owning a rifle7/22/2008
  Q: i was convicted of a non volient crime back in '94 in NC and since moved to new york i was wondering ...
  A: A felony conviction in any state makes you a "prohibited person," which means you cannot own ...
restore gun rights7/19/2008
  Q: Assuming one lives in Upsate NY and had a Concealed Carry License. Had a felony conviction in ...
  A: The person's license was likely revoked by the issuing agent and is invalid even though it was not ...
muzzle loaders7/1/2008
  Q: I was convicted of a drug posession charge 3 years ago. Can i purchase and hunt with a muzzle ...
  A: Being "charged" with a crime three years ago will not effect your right to possess a firearm. A ...
second amendment4/15/2008
  Q: how does the second amendment affect usa today
  A: That is an extremely broad, almost philosophical question. It is almost impossible to answer ...
buying a gun?4/10/2008
  Q: .I had a dwi 1st offense (it is a misdeamnor) last year in october i pleaded guilty to it i live in ...
  A: Federal law considers one a "prohibited person" if he or she has been convicted in any court of a ...
antique vs curio and relics3/31/2008
  Q: I want to know where the difference lies between antique firearms and firearm curio and relics. Do ...
  A: Under federal law, any non-prohibited person could receive a firearm, including a C&R, intrastate ...
antique vs curio and relics3/28/2008
  Q: I want to know where the difference lies between antique firearms and firearm curio and relics. Do ...
  A: The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 defines an antique firearm as any firearm (including any firearm ...
Erie County NY Unrestricted Permit3/27/2008
  Q: I live in erie County in NYS and am looking to apply for a permit. Can I get an unrestricted permit ...
  A: I am not sufficiently familiar with Erie County licensing practices to answer your question. ...
antique firearms3/25/2008
  Q: ...does federal gun laws apply to antique firearms in every state ....are matchlock,flintlock or ...
  A: I am a bit confused by your questions, but I will do my best to answer as many of them as I can. ...
antique firearms3/25/2008
  Q: ...does federal gun laws apply to antique firearms in every state ....are matchlock,flintlock or ...
  A: Federal laws, including gun laws, apply in all 50 states. Most kinds of muzzleloading guns, ...
Gun purchase3/20/2008
  Q: I have a gun card in Illinois and I would like to purcgase hand gun fro Indiana from privet party ...
  A: If you do not have a dealer's federal firearm license (FFL), you cannot receive a modern firearm ...
gun rights after a felony3/19/2008
  Q: I was convicted of conspiracy to transport firearms in 2001.Sentanced to a year and a day in a min. ...
  A: Although there is a provision in federal law for a "relief from disability" which would restore your ...
ffl3/6/2008
  Q: Do you need an FFL to purchase a firearm online? if so how do you go about getting one? if it makes ...
  A: Technically speaking, you do not need an FFL to "purchase" a firearm online. However, you do need to ...
Legality of defence2/12/2008
  Q: I have an unregistered gun and I would like to know under what circumstances would it be legal for ...
  A: You do not indicate what state you live in, so it makes it impossible to definitively answer the ...
Owning a FFL required firearm1/30/2008
  Q: I am Ex-Military and wished to purchase parts to build a AR15/M16/M4 and its says a FFL is required. ...
  A: In order to purchase a lower receiver for an AR15 across state lines you would need to be a Type 1 ...
Firearm possession1/23/2008
  Q: I am a resident of Indiana and pleaded guilty to a felony on a STATE charge. Under Indiana law, my ...
  A: I believe the answer is that it does not matter what the sentence was. If you pled guilty to (and ...
Firearm possession1/23/2008
  Q: I am a resident of Indiana and pleaded guilty to a felony on a STATE charge. Under Indiana law, my ...
  A: Federal law considers one a "prohibited person" if he or she has been convicted in any court of a ...
Antique Firearm New twist1/13/2008
  Q: My Husband was convicted of Federal Felony (tax fraud)not violent and not substance related, and ...
  A: The legal status of any new firearm technology will be initially subject to a review by the BATFE. ...
Community Manager with firearm12/19/2007
  Q: I am a homeowner in a private community and wanted to know what is the law about a Community Manager ...
  A: I assume that when you say "put a deer out of their misery" you are referring to an injured deer ...

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