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2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms/Expert Profile
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 in the area
Practicing firearms law attorney, including representation of individuals, gun clubs, sportsmen's organizations, shooting ranges, and businesses. 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; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono counsel on select firearms-related legal cases; 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 practice, independent study and research in this field. NRA-certified firearms instructor (rifle, pistol, shotgun, home firearm safety, personal protection) and Chief Range Safety Officer.
Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Peter | 05/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful. Seems I was given information ..... |
| Jim | 05/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks you very much for your answer ..... |
| Robert | 05/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the fast response. |
| Jed | 05/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Robert Thank you for your Expertiese |
| Jed | 04/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Robert thank you. You saved me from ..... |
Recent Answers from Robert P. Firriolo
2012-05-16 Open carry while hunting in NY state:
New York State law proceeds from the premise that all handgun possession is illegal unless there is some exception permitting it. For example, being a police officer or having a license to carry firearms
2012-05-02 Pistol Permit in Dutchess County NY:
Dutchess is one of the counties in New York that generally issues pistol licenses without restrictions as long as you check the "Carry Concealed" on the New York State application. Note though, that courts
2012-04-30 Kaltec KSG Shotgun:
No. Going back to the definition in the NYS Penal law of "Assault Weapon" as pertains to shotguns, you will see that it begins with the words "a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least two of the following
2012-04-30 SRM 1216 Shotgun:
Yes. Here is the definition of Assault Weapon as it pertains to shotguns, as found in NYS Penal Law 265.00: A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least two of the following characteristics: (i)
2012-04-20 restortation of firearms disabilities:
As the instructions you were presented with explain, I do not answer questions regarding relief from disabilities. However, since this seems to be a statutory question and hints at some new development
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