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Dan Haynes

U.S.

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Expertise

I will answer questions on the 2nd amendment from both historical and present day applications. I will answer questions on the right to keep and bear arms and the significance of this right. I will not answer questions that require legal interpretation or those that are outside of my areas of expertise.

Experience in the area

I have studied the 2nd amendment from a historical view. I have certified as an NRA Range Safety Officer. I am a Federal Firearms License holder, and have a CCW permit. Since 2004, I operated my own gunsmithing shop and offer custom pistolsmithing services. I have served a 4 year term as an elected offical on the Montrose Colorado City Council, becoming Mayor in my 4th year. I am well versed on the US Constitution and firearm laws.

Organizations

NRA, NAHC, M1 Garand Collectors Association

Publications

Smith & Wesson Club 1852 fall 2007 issue.

Education/Credentials

NRA hunter safety course, NRA Range Safety Officer training, Colorado CCW permit holder, Federal Firearm Licensee, professional pistolsmith.

Past/Present Clients

Valhalla Shooting Club

What do you like about this subject?

I like the fact that in America, we can own and carry firearms as one of our Constitutional rights.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to learn more on how to protect our 2nd amendment rights using all available means to do so.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The Second Amendment, like most other articles in the Bill of Rights, was adopted from the English Bill of Rights of 1689 which, in turn, was based on centuries of English Common Law. "

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The framers of the Constitution were under no pressure from the NRA when they wrote "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

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james	02/13/12	10	10	10	you was very helpful in awncering my .....
Brealon	02/01/12	10	10	10
Beth	11/27/11	10	10	10	Dan, this is the first time I .....
Mark	11/18/11	10	10	10	Dan is not only very knowledgable, he .....
Jeremy	07/16/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Dan Haynes

2012-01-09 Purchasing a firearm:

Paul, Thanks for asking about this, IMHO, you should be able to pass the NICS check. Most legal mistakes when we are young are forgiven when we get older. I would say go ahead and try to purchase a

2011-11-17 Prohibited or not?:

Mark, Thanks for asking. Under federal law a felony prohibits owning firearms. The nature of your felony makes it a good candidate for pardon or record expungement. This would require legal assistance

2011-11-07 2nd amendment rights:

Dusty, Thanks for asking. Even though your charge was a long time ago unless you get your record expunged or pardoned, you will not be able to own a gun. Legal assistance may be necessary to file to

2011-10-12 second amendment:

John, Why were you a prohibited person? Did you mean you served 9 months of a 3 year sentence? Why were the guns necessary because your Mom had Alzheimer's? I would need these answered to know if

2011-07-26 2nd:

Matt, Thanks for asking. The GCA act of 1968 was not felt retro active. It only was applied on violations of the act from 1968 forward. The intent was to impose further restrictions on civilian gun

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