Re: would like my 2nd amendment rights back

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On 5/22/04, charles w shay wrote:
> 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
giulio,the 3 first paragraphs say it all,depending on your cases and
what your charges consist of,if you file for an expungement and your
expungement is awarded to you,you now have the right to own a
gun,before this wasnt so because the federal government didnt recognize
state expungements but the gun lobbyist pushed for a true
expungement,meaning,if you are going to give someone a second chance
than that means everything including the right to bear arms,you can
read it for youself,just type in 18 usc 921 a-20 and you will read that
an expungement clears you of ever being convicted,also if you live in
new jersey and were convicted of misdeamenor domestic violence ander
the lautenberg law it was that you could never posess again but the
statue 18 usc 921 a-20 covers that also,which i am in the process of
doing,my friend was convicted of i beleive cocaine with intent and also
for removing serial #'s from a gun he did 7 years.its been 10 years
since than and he is now in the process of expunging his state and
federal charges which will allow him to once again posess!! fella's
dont give up hope unfortunately sometimes some people make mistakes,me
included talk to an attorney and dont go by what you were arrested
for,go by what you were convicted of,here in new jersey it costs $52.50
to file for an expungement and its simple to do,you can file it as mant
times as you need if it doesnt get granted just remember you can only
be expunged once in a life time,i hope i have helped someone out.