If your Second Amendment rights are being infringed upon, you are
charged with a crime that involves a gun or knife, you are being sued for
defending yourself from an aggressor, or you were victimized by someone
wielding a gun or knife, you should consider hiring an aggressive attorney who
has a healthy appreciation for the Second Amendment to the United States
Constitution. You want an attorney who
not only understands weapon laws, but who knows how to use weapons and how they
operate.
Attorney Kyle Bristow has been licensed by two states to carry firearms concealed and is a member of both the National Rifle Association Attorney Referral List and the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network. Since learning how to shoot a pellet gun at the family cottage during his childhood years, he has become a firearms enthusiast and now owns four pistols and two AR-15 rifles. Mr. Bristow has conducted trials that raise the affirmative defense of
self-defense, he challenged the constitutionality of city ordinances that
criminalize the discharge of firearms and the concealed carrying of knives, he
wrote a scholarly paper about the right to keep and bears arms while attending
law school, and he has assisted clients in seeking criminal record expungements
and weapons disability relief, which allows them to regain their right to keep
and bear arms after a criminal conviction.
Attorney Kyle Bristow has been licensed by two states to carry firearms concealed and is a member of both the National Rifle Association Attorney Referral List and the Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network. Since learning how to shoot a pellet gun at the family cottage during his childhood years, he has become a firearms enthusiast and now owns four pistols and two AR-15 rifles. Mr. Bristow has conducted trials that raise the affirmative defense of
self-defense, he challenged the constitutionality of city ordinances that
criminalize the discharge of firearms and the concealed carrying of knives, he
wrote a scholarly paper about the right to keep and bears arms while attending
law school, and he has assisted clients in seeking criminal record expungements
and weapons disability relief, which allows them to regain their right to keep
and bear arms after a criminal conviction.
Prohibited conduct that can be punished by fines, imprisonment, or death are codified by municipal ordinances and state and federal laws. If you are being investigated for or are charged with a crime, you should exercise your right to remain silent and should immediately and privately consult with a criminal defense attorney. If you used force to defend yourself or others from an aggressor, do not describe what happened to anyone until you speak with an attorney.Second Amendment-related statutory and case law frequently changes, so it is important to immediately consult with an attorney if you are being investigated for or are charged with a crime.
Crimes that one may be charged with that involve weapons include but is not limited to:
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Having weapons while under disability
- Using weapons while intoxicated
- Unlawful discharge of firearm
- Unlawful transaction in weapons
- Possessing a defaced firearm
- Improperly furnishing firearms to minor
- Underage purchase of firearm
- Possessing criminal tools
- Aggravated riot and riot
- Disorderly conduct
- Aggravated menacing and menacing
- Aggravated murder, murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and negligent homicide
- Felonious assault, aggravated assault, assault, and negligent assault
- Probation violation, parole violation, civil protection order violation, and community control violation.
Ohio and federal law prohibits certain people from having firearms. See R.C. § 2923.13 and 18 U.S.C. § 922. If you have been convicted of a crime that prevents you from having a firearm, you may be able to get the disability removed by having a lawyer seek a criminal record expungement or relief from weapons disability.
Ohio’s laws that regulate the carrying and ownership of weapons are contained in R.C. §§ 2923.01 et al. To lawfully carry a firearm concealed in Ohio, one must have a valid license that is recognized by the State of Ohio.
Except as specifically provided by the United States Constitution, Ohio Constitution, and state and federal law, no governmental entity can infringe upon a citizen’s right to own, possess, purchase, sell, transfer, transport, store, or keep any firearm, part of a firearm, firearm components, or ammunition. R.C. § 9.68. Pursuant to R.C. § 9.68, municipalities and agencies can be civilly sued for infringing upon firearm rights.
The Michigan State Police Department has a page on their website that delves into Michigan's firearm laws. Michigan's firearm laws can be found in Section 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Michigan and federal law prohibits certain people from having firearms. See MCL 750.224(f) and 18 U.S.C. § 922. If you have been convicted of a crime that prevents you from having a firearm, you may be able to get the disability removed by having a lawyer seek a criminal record expungement or relief from weapons disability.
In Michigan, pursuant to MCL 28.424, a person can petition the circuit court of the county in which they reside for the restoration of their firearm rights if the following conditions exist and are shown by clear and convincing evidence:
The Michigan State Police Department has a page on their website that delves into Michigan's firearm laws. Michigan's firearm laws can be found in Section 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Michigan and federal law prohibits certain people from having firearms. See MCL 750.224(f) and 18 U.S.C. § 922. If you have been convicted of a crime that prevents you from having a firearm, you may be able to get the disability removed by having a lawyer seek a criminal record expungement or relief from weapons disability.
In Michigan, pursuant to MCL 28.424, a person can petition the circuit court of the county in which they reside for the restoration of their firearm rights if the following conditions exist and are shown by clear and convincing evidence:
The expiration of 5 years after all of the following circumstances: (1) the individual has paid all fines imposed for the violation resulting in the prohibition; (2) the individual has served all terms of imprisonment imposed for the violation resulting in the prohibition; (3) the individual has successfully completed all conditions of probation or parole imposed for the violation resulting in the prohibition.
The individual's record and reputation are such that the individual is not likely to act in a manner dangerous to the safety of other individuals.