Re: would like my 2nd amendment rights back

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On 12/22/03, steve wrote:
> On 12/07/02, shrawinston wrote:
>> Have you tried filing for expungement under your State's laws?
>>
>> Can an expungement help me to lawfully possess firearms? the
>> answer is frequently: Yes.
>>
>> Because an expungement removes the criminal conviction, it may
>> have the effect of removing the disqualification placed upon a
>> "convicted person" from purchasing or possessing firearms under
>> the firearm licensing/possessory law of some states.
>>
>> A State expungement may also remove the Federal disqualification
>> for convicted felons purchasing or possessing firearms. At one
>> time an individual needed a Federal relief from disabilities even
>> though they had a State expungement. Under the 1986 Gun Owners
>> Protection Act, this was changed so that the Federal Government
>> recognizes State expungement. This express recognition may
>> be found under the U.S.C.A. Title 18, 921(a)(20). Expungement of
>> an otherwise qualifying offense also removes one from being
>> subjected to the Lautenberg Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Gun Ban.
>>
>> On 11/27/02, Chad wrote:
>>> On 8/25/02, 1 Patriot-of-many wrote:
>>>> On 8/11/02, vince wrote:
>>>>> i was convicted of a felony back in 93. I served time and
>>>>> have been out of trouble since then. I now have a family
>>>>> which consists of 2 boys 13,and 8, and a little girl age 2.
>>>>> The 13 year old is not mine but I have pretty much raised
>>>>> him since he was 3 years old and he does call me dad. My
>>>>> boys are at the age when they want to experience the thrill
>>>>> of hunting and I want to be able to teach them all I know.
>>>>> As an avid Bowhunter they see me every year get ready for
>>>>> hunting. I've taught my oldest about Bowhunting and he
>>>>> really enjoys it and enjoys going into the woods. I would
>>>>> like to teach him about rifle hunting and be able to take
>>>>> him into the woods on opening day of rifle season like my
>>>>> uncle's did for me. But because my felony is in Wisconsin I
>>>>> don't automatically get this amendment back ( minnesota
>>>>> after you have stayed out of trouble for 10 yrs. you get
>>>>> that right back) can someone help me and point me in the
>>>>> right direction. I've made mistakes in my life to this I do
>>>>> not lie, but I have also changed since them days and gotten
>>>>> older and wiser and would like another chance at these
>>>>> rights(privilages). If anyone could help it would be
>>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Contact the Governor's office and/or the local police
>>>> department/sheriff, ask about a pardon and/or how to go about
>>>> regaining your rights by petition.
>>>> I'm sure there is a way to petition for them back.
>>>> You don't mention whether the felony was a violent or
>>>> nonviolent but I think nonviolent would rate higher on the
>>>> possibility of getting them back.
>>>> Personally, I think after serving your sentence for any
>>>> crime,you've been punished and you should automatically
>>>> regain your rights.If you are a good enough risk to be on the
>>>> street,you certainly should be good enough to retain your
>>>> birthrights;If you are too dangerous to own a weapon you
>>>> shouldn't be released from prison..Then again I'm not a
>>>> legislator with open door criminal policy.....Nor a liberal
>>>> who thinks murderers and rapists/kidnappers/child molesters
>>>> can be rehabilitated......
>>>> Good luck to you.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have gotten in trouble as well. It was a non-violent crime
>>> however my hunting rights are suspended as of right now as
>>> well. I am an avid bowhunter. They say I can't even do that.
>>> How is it that you got to bowhunt. That's really all that I am
>>> interested in at this point. I know that I can apply for
>>> relief from that federal statute once I am off of probation to
>>> restore my full hunting privileges. However, is there anything
>>> that can be done to restore just my bowhunting privileges right
>>> now? I am in the state of Missouri.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Chad
> Chad,
> I am from missouri also, I am currently on 5 yrs probation for a
> second degree assult,the answer to your question about the guy who
> is currntly bow hunting i believe is from a different state.Every
> state has its own laws & therefore different rules apply to people
> in different states.I am also intrested in finding out exactly how
> to go about getting my hunting prvilages back & I wan't to know if
> it can be done while on probation?, the application i got from the
> (ATF), site asks my probation officer's name ,address,& telephone
> #. That indicates to me that there may be a posibility,my assult
> resulted from a drinking & driving accident,i have no other assults
> on my record & the person in the other vehicle was not seriously
> hurt , just a ride to the hospital to be checked out.If anyone has
> any advice i'd sure apreciate it .
> THANKYOU, steve