Yurpapichulito
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alaska & Colorado
I live in Colorado but was convicted of a non-violent alcohol related felony 10 yrs ago in Alaska. As a result I am banned by federal law from ever possessing “any firearm or ammunition." [18 U.S.C. 922(g)]. Last year Alaska restored 2nd Amendment rights to people in my situation. The law is a difficult read for me: http://housemajority.org/item.php?id=item20100622-762
My first question is, does this law restore my rights to possess a firearm automatically or is there some process I must still go through to have it restored?
Secondly, does this still apply to me even though I live in Colorado or does Colorado law trump it because i live here?
Lastly, I understand Federal law provides significant penalties for felons in possession of weapons, unless the felon has his rights restored by the convicting state. They refer to it as "Exceptions to the Federal Prohibitions". Does this mean I can carry a firearm legally, at both state and federal levels, assuming that I met the conditions above?
I live in Colorado but was convicted of a non-violent alcohol related felony 10 yrs ago in Alaska. As a result I am banned by federal law from ever possessing “any firearm or ammunition." [18 U.S.C. 922(g)]. Last year Alaska restored 2nd Amendment rights to people in my situation. The law is a difficult read for me: http://housemajority.org/item.php?id=item20100622-762
My first question is, does this law restore my rights to possess a firearm automatically or is there some process I must still go through to have it restored?
Secondly, does this still apply to me even though I live in Colorado or does Colorado law trump it because i live here?
Lastly, I understand Federal law provides significant penalties for felons in possession of weapons, unless the felon has his rights restored by the convicting state. They refer to it as "Exceptions to the Federal Prohibitions". Does this mean I can carry a firearm legally, at both state and federal levels, assuming that I met the conditions above?