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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 Range Safety Officer.
Awards and Honors
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Peer-Review Rating.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 11/19/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ron | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Mr. Firriolo, great response, now I ..... |
| Michael | 11/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response, I intend ..... |
| PAUL | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I can't thank you enough. You are ..... |
| Michael | 10/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Michael |
Recent Answers from Robert P. Firriolo
2009-11-21 NICS delay:
Your first question is, how long can the FBI delay the decision. If the dealer has not received from NICS a final determination after three business days have elapsed since the delay response, it is within
2009-11-18 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 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
2009-11-11 certificate of good conduct:
There is a very big difference between a federal felony conviction and a state felony conviction for purposes of removing a firearm disability. Somebody who was convicted of a felony or domestic violence
2009-11-11 certificate of good conduct:
A federal CGC does not restore your firearm rights. As explained above, those rights can only be restored by a federal relief from disability (which is presently unavailable) or a Presidential pardon.
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