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Submitted by Wayne, Feb 4, 2008 22:12

I also am a convicted felon. I pushed a guy w/ tools in my hand. And thus a felonious assault occured. I'm an Army veteran(3) yrs, and a army reserve veteran, and a national guard veteran, all honorable. Now, the Army needs people because of low recruitment. They will take me. Would I be denied the right to bear Arms? Would they give me a sling shot , or a crossbow? The law is ridiculous.


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historical documentation in the library of congress list a single justification for a citizen to be denied the right to... [MORE]

scott cockrell 

Jan 16, 2008 02:29

Mr. Goldstein purports to be an educated man; after all, he is a "journalist". He must have been educated in... [MORE]

Dennis Hannick 

Dec 29, 2007 17:47

Under no sate law is it legal for a convicted felon to own a firearm.

Under the Federal laws it is... [MORE]

G. L. Heaton 

Dec 28, 2007 21:05

  

Felons, the world Felon, is so, bad. Like you went out and killed someone, or stabbed them to death.

Let me... [MORE]

Adam Obenhofer 

Jan 4, 2008 03:03

    

Indiana law would permit any but a "serious violent felon" from possessing firearms if federal law did not prohibit.

There was... [MORE]

Bill (of Rights!) 

Jan 8, 2008 17:43

      

Yes, it happens to al of us. At some point most ifnot all should have been labeled as "felons" because... [MORE]

CDC 

Jan 12, 2008 03:15

        

I am a convicted FELON. 2001 did my time and now I can not protect my own children in my... [MORE]

Michelle McKee 

Jan 21, 2008 14:56

        

While at first glance it might seem logical that a felon should be prevented from owning a firearm. However, even... [MORE]

Thomas Brissey 

Dec 28, 2007 10:56

        

The 2nd amendment gives nothing, exactly as the others in the Bill of Rights give nothing. They recognize and codify... [MORE]

Frank in Oldsmar 

Dec 28, 2007 09:19

        

Scott Workman 

Dec 27, 2007 12:37

          

I also am a convicted felon. I pushed a guy w/ tools in my hand. And thus a felonious assault...

Wayne 

Feb 4, 2008 22:12

            

If you have to go to Court in the United States under this statue you are screweeeeeed...the 2nd amendment doesnot... [MORE]

Scott Workman 

Feb 6, 2008 18:19

            

When criminals are convicted of a felony, they forfeit all of their "rights". These "rights" should be reinstated only after... [MORE]

Ron 

Dec 27, 2007 09:25

              

The second amendment states the right of the people shall not be infringed apon .Not the right of the militia... [MORE]

Reggie Brannon 

Dec 29, 2007 05:06

                

Titus 

Feb 17, 2008 13:30

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