Baird v Bonta (9th Circuit)

The 9th Circuit reversed the district court’s denial of the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction of California’s criminal statutes banning peaceable open carry for self-defense. AA 9th Circuit Decision.pdf

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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…

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Sealing a Felony Conviction Does NOT Restore Gun Rights

Bellantoni Law

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…

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Applying 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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