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Expert Profile: Robert P. Firriolo

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
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 on behalf of clients; former board member and current legal advisor to the board of sportsmen's and firearm civil rights organizations; pro-bono representation of 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 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.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 420
Knowledge   9.93   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.79   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   9.93   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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2
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
38
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
well responded
(eric on 07/08/08)
Mr. Firriolo's response was within hours of my question! The response was completely informative, jargon free, to the point and very helpful. Thank
(Joe on 04/22/08)
thanks
(James on 04/10/08)
thank you for helping me out.now i know not to even try it.
(mark on 04/07/08)
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Recent Answers from Robert P. Firriolo
2008-07-01  muzzle loaders Being "charged" with a crime three years ago will not effect your right to possess a firearm. A conviction is a different matter. However, muzzle loaders are generally not classified as firearms, except...
2008-04-15  second amendment That is an extremely broad, almost philosophical question. It is almost impossible to answer completely here, but I'll share with you some thoughts and suggestions for further reading on your part....
2008-04-10  buying a gun? Federal law considers one a "prohibited person" if he or she has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year. The same is true for one who has been convicted...
2008-03-31  antique vs curio and relics Under federal law, any non-prohibited person could receive a firearm, including a C&R, intrastate without an FFL. I can't see any reason why a museum or any other entity (such as a non-profit corporation)...
2008-03-28  antique vs curio and relics The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 defines an antique firearm as any firearm (including any firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system) manufactured in or...
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