DOJ Moves to Restore Gun Rights After Some Convictions

If approved, the rules change would return Second Amendment rights to some Americans who have a criminal record.

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The new DOJ recommendation would affect people who have been charged with a felony or domestic violence misdemeanor, now prevented from gun ownership.

The rule change would allow some of those blocked from gun ownership to petition the government and prove they are not a threat to society or anyone in particular.

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The administration’s plan sets up a concise framework to allow petitioning for the restoration of gun rights and a streamlined management and decision process.

DOJ noted that while it is already possible to petition for the restoration of one’s right to gun ownership, the process is cumbersome and rarely results in a positive outcome for the petitioner.

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People interested in immediately petitioning to restore their right to bear arms have been offered the recommendation to wait until the new process has been implemented. They may offer their comments on the proposal in the interim.