Posts by Amy
NICS Denials and Appeals
If you were denied by NICS for an event that took place in New York State, whether it was related to police contact, family court, or a hospital visit, we can help you restore your Second Amendment rights. As many of you know, the purchase of a firearm in New York requires approval through the…
Read MoreSealing a Felony Conviction Does NOT Restore Gun Rights
Only a Certificate of Relief from Civil Disabilities will restore your Second Amendment rights. A man who recently had a felony conviction sealed through the State’s ‘expungement’ law (Penal Law 160.59) wondered if the Sealing Order was sufficient to restore his 2A rights. A fingerprint run through the FBI and DCJS revealed that, despite the…
Read MoreApplying for a Pistol License – Do I Need an Attorney?
The majority of the phone calls that I receive are from individuals who call me after they have submitted their pistol license application and have received a denial letter from the licensing authority – the Judge, the Sheriff’s Office or the Police Commissioner. I think that we can all agree that the best approach to…
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