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Expertise
I can answer questions about Handguns, Rifles, Ammunition, the Firearms Industry, the "gunzine game," practical accessories for self-defense (CCW) handguns; rumor control on firearms myths, errata on the "gunshop grapevine."
I am NOT an Attorney, and nothing I provide here should be relied upon as legal advice. Therefore, please do NOT make inquiries about Criminal Justice issues... this is the Second Amendment topic.
Nor do I do "Private Consultations." Want to made it "private," retain an attorney.
Experience in the area
25 years practical and competitive hangunning; 26 years in the firearms industry; 15 years writing for the gunzines, including 4˝ years as Industry Editor for The New Gun Week; maintainer of www.thegunzone.com.
Organizations
Life Member, NRA
Publications
Guns Magazine, Combat Handguns, Petersen's Handguns, American Handgunner, The New Gun Week, Gun & Shooter, American Handgunner, Shooting Industry, American Firearms Industry, Machine Gun News, Practical Shooting International, Law Enforcement Techology, Police Product News, The American Guardian, The Shotgun News, Visier (Germany) and various DBI Books.
Education/Credentials
BA in English Graduate Lethal Force Institute Graduate Gunsite Graduate Defensive Training Institute
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin | 07/02/11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Answer was rude and condescending. Its the ..... |
| luis | 05/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rebecca | 03/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
| christopher | 03/01/11 | 1 | 10 | 4 | |
| christopher | 02/28/11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | I was asking if I was able ..... |
Recent Answers from Dean Speir
2012-02-06 Handgun:
Fred, Fred, Fred... I won't even bother to ask you where you "read some gun laws" since it appears that reading skills might not be your strong point. But before you try to further read and comprehend
2011-07-07 Handgun purchase:
Don't know Jeff… this is the Second Amendment category, not the Criminal Justice area. You'll need to consult with an attorney knowledgeable about gun laws, because you assert that "the charges were
2011-07-02 Son has guns and I have a felony.:
Your intemperate response only serves to validate my previous answer to your inappropriate root question. But since your anger issues have prevented you from comprehending the important information
2011-06-28 Son has guns and I have a felony.:
It IS true… drugs make you stupid! How can you possibly consider this a Second Amendment question, Justin? Ask your PO, or, in the alternative, ask the Attorney who is handling your drug arrest and
2011-06-23 Trying to get my 2nd Amendment rights restored:
#1: This is a Criminal Justice question, not a Second Amendment one. #2: What happened after your arrest is immaterial other than you were convicted. The "I didn't do it and I was railroaded" carries
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