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Second amendment/No conatct order
I have a friend who is in the military and broke a no contact order that his ex-girlfriend had on him. Now the military is saying that because he broke the order for no contact he isn't allowed his second amendment right (by nothing other than breaking the order) and is going to discharge him on that basis. Is that right?
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Re: Second amendment/No conatct order
Yes, actually. All rights have attendant responsibilities. A no-contact order is issued by a court, not the girlfriend. It says all over it that violation of the order carries heavy penalties. One of the penalties is that the person who violates it will lose their right to carry or possess weapons.
When you cannot carry or possess weapons it makes it tough to be a soldier.
Your friend really needs to personally talk to a local lawyer who can review the matter, including all the documentation, see what happened, and give him advice based upon the actual circumstances at issue rather than through a third party.
Sounds as though there is a lot at stake. But one's right to bear arms is not absolute. There are limitations, especially where domestic violence is involved. Persons who are convicted of committing DV are no longer elgible to carry or possess firearms.
Sorry. Elizabeth Powell
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