Getting Your Gun Rights Restored<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nAfter you\u2019ve been convicted of a felony conviction, you\u2019re going to lose your gun ownership rights. Remember that you cannot restore your gun rights at the federal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, you\u2019ll have to work on the state level. If you have a federal conviction, you\u2019re going to have a difficult time getting your rights restored. You won\u2019t be able to go to federal court to achieve this goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, the only way to get your rights restored is by getting a presidential pardon. Suffice to say, it won\u2019t be easy. With a federal felony, your chances of getting your rights restored are low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the state level, you can possess a firearm if your conviction has been vacated or your rights have been restored. As a felon, you\u2019re going to lose your right to vote, right to hold public office, right to serve on a jury, and right to own a firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you get your rights restored? The process depends on where you live. If you reside in Washington, your civil rights will be restored once your sentence is completed. However, you\u2019ll still need to get your gun rights restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do that, you must file a motion in a superior court. Just remember that getting your gun rights restored at the state level may not translate to the federal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have felony convictions in several states, you\u2019ll have to get your rights restored in each state. It is wise to discuss your options with an attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, remember that you won\u2019t be able to get your firearm rights restored if you\u2019ve been committed to a mental health hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People who\u2019ve been adjudicated as mentally defective or committed to a mental institution won\u2019t be able to get their rights restored.<\/p>\n\n\n