Class III Firearms Court Expert

[midtennchip]

I don't think this post necessarily belongs in this forum, but I couldn't really find anything that fit. Please move if necessary.

Nevertheless, does anyone know a person (preferably in or close to Tennessee) that has been qualified to testify in court regarding the ease (or difficulty) of converting a semi-auto to a full auto. As most know, I am a lawyer, but thankfully this is not my case. I am trying to locate an expert for a friend that has a case with this issue.

[Guest Abominable_Hillbilly]

Federal charges?

[midtennchip]

Sorry, the friend was not at liberty to discuss the case. I'm not sure if it is a criminal or civil case.

[The Rabbi]

I dont think you can get a license to be an expert witness. In fact I am sure you can't.

So you would need someone who knows something about firearms engineering. The major manufacturers here are Sabre Defense and Barrett. I'd try calling them and asking for their suggestions.

[Guest canynracer]

You have a PM

[I_Like_Pie]

NRA-ILA

They will know someone who can help your friend. The head of the whole operation is actually a representative here in TN

[midtennchip]

Rabbi, you are correct that there isn't an "expert license." However, someone that has testified in court in a previous case as an expert would be "qualified," by that particular court, as an expert. That's what my friend is looking for.

Thanks for the PM canyn. I had thought about that, but was hoping someone on the board might have either been such a witness or knew with certainty that someone else had testified as an expert. If that fails, he may do exactly as you suggested.

Thanks, again.

[Warbird]

NRA-ILA

They will know someone who can help your friend. The head of the whole operation is actually a representative here in TN

Say what?