Civil Liberties

Recent Answers

2009-11-19 2nd Amendment and Right to - firearms:

Shawn, Thanks for asking. No convicted felon can purchase firearms, whether they are rifle, shotgun or handgun. Federal Law prohibits felony weapon possession. You would need to see a legal rep and

2009-11-18 2nd Amendment and Right to - 2nd Amendment vs. 9th Amendment, etc.:

Many used to argue that the 2A protects only a group or militia right, but not many can argue that today with any credibility. The US Supreme Court held last year that it protects an individual right.

2009-11-17 2nd Amendment and Right to - ny disqualifying misdemeanor for firearms possession:

There are two parts to this answer. 1) Any misdemeanor where domestic violence was an element will make one a prohibited person under federal law. 2) Under New York Penal Law Section 265.01 (4), a person

2009-11-16 2nd Amendment and Right to - Felony dropped to misdameanor:

David, IMHO, if your felony was reduced to a misdemeanor, and it was not drug, violence or mental instability related then you should be able to hunt in Wisconsin or any other state too. To be sure

2009-11-12 2nd Amendment and Right to - DUI and Gun Rights:

Hi Troy, Thanks for asking. The only thing that it can be is that Oregon law makes the DUI relate to gun ownership. DUI under federal Law does not affect firearms ownership. Under Federal laws,