Restoring Federal Firearm Rights with a Felony

If you have been convicted of a felony, is it possible to restore your right to possess a firearm? Senior Associate Ryne Sandel explains.

[@aarongray2025]

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[@Entrepohustler]

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[@DayLateGamerWill]

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[@randi.blue.cherai511]

I feel like without rights restoration, you aren’t totally free from sentencing. When I received my rights restoration paperwork, I felt like I can finally put my past behind me, and work on ensuring the rest of my life is the best I can make it. I’m grateful to Mr White Expunged

[@brainskool6250]

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[@gregcombs3254]

I just had my gun rights restored yesterday 11/5/20 in Minnesota. I’m so happy!

[@Smokie1013]

I'm from minnesota too can you help me get started with the steps you took?

[@gregcombs3254]

@@Smokie1013 I got a lawyer Keegan Law Office to be exact. They specialize in gun rights restoration.

[@Smokie1013]

How much did they charge to take care of everything? I got quoted $3300 today. Is there away to contact you to get more details?

[@Smokie1013]

@@gregcombs3254 How long did the process take since you hired your lawyer?

[@gregcombs3254]

@@Smokie1013 I paid 3300 total but my lawyer ended up giving me 400 back in the end and it took like 3 months due to the court being backed up cuz of COVID. I had a felony burglary 3rd degree from 20 years ago and in 2014 they changed the law taking burglary off as a crime of violence so I had to petition the court to restore my rights. The prosecution did not contest my motion and the judge granted my petition.

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[@IcannaHelp]

To my knowledge all felons have had their rights back besides the owning of firearms. May I ask what this cost you?

[@RogueFamilyAdventures]

It all boils down to your state and type of crime that won ya the felony. I got mine back last year in WA and cost me $1200 for the attorney to do all the leg work in the courts. If your state denies reinstatement you're screwed, if the state allows restoration then the feds have zero choice but to update their records to reflect such. The state took your rights, not the feds unless you were charged at the federal level. I have had zero issue with my background checks to purchase since reinstatement WITHOUT clearing my record at all. I have all my record still but I have gun rights. Look up your state law info cuz that is where your issue is gonna be,

[@Angry397]

In the state of Georgia you can have your gun rights restored. My brother went to prison in the state of Florida for domestic violence, moved to Ga and now has the right to carry. It’s the state’s decision to reinstate the rights.

[@EDWARDTHEEAUTHOR]

@TruckN Solo ever find out the answer?

[@Crownelive]

@TruckN Solo i need this info too, in from Ohio and now in GA and i want my gun license

[@Kap360]

All gun laws are illegal and a violation of the constitution ex felon or not. It is not a privilege to defend yourself, family, and property. Even Jesus said sell all of you belongings and buy a sword.And in that day and time would be equivalent to possessing a firearm as we are entitled to do today. Not because the Government says so but because it is an unalienable right to do so. The Government did not grant this right nor should they be allowed to take it.Just because someone made a poor choice in life does not mean they loose the right to protect themselves and there family.Privledges can be taken rights cant but we are so misled in this country by a corrupt tyrannical government we freely give our GOD given rights away.

[@trumanhw]

Yeah; I get suspending someone's right to carry it maybe... but denying their right to possess it in their HOME..? NUTS!! This past week something HAS happened. LOOK AT OUR NEW SCOTUS JUDGES OPINIONS... kzbin.info/www/bejne/d561iGaJiNKqr5o

[@lastname2firstname219]

Bro I agree wit u but when dey took my rights away trust me I didn't give dem my rights freely they took it by force

[@jodyholcomb6100]

Bull.shit

[@SquirrelDarling1]

We need to fix this

[@markpelle894]

Expungement of a single felony conviction could erase the basis for gun rights revocation

[@SonnyBoiP]

Man this sucks!!! I need to protect my household, I was an 18 year old kid when I caught my charge, I'm 38 now, and have been a crime-free productive member of society

[@TheDragonHouse]

Dude might as well just get a strap and don’t tell anyone hand it to your wife in her name if anything

[@EyeLukMusic]

Same! As crazy as the world is getting, cant be defenseless with a family to protect just because we made mistakes when we were young and dumb. I'm a firm believer there's always a will, a way or a loophole, just got to keep digging down this rabbit hole, wishing all you "reformed" folk good luck on this journey. 💪🏼💯

[@TheDragonHouse]

@@EyeLukMusic well now they might change the federal law I hear for felons that aren’t violent offenders can have their gun rights. It’s BS to catch one dumb felony and be stripped away for life.

[@EyeLukMusic]

@@TheDragonHouse that's good to hear. I know many folks like myself, who were young dumb hurt and angry and lived wrecklessly, that have since healed, overcome and went on to marry, have kids, and own businesses, etc, are productive upstanding citizens striving for righteousness and try to help others of similar backgrounds, but because of our past we shouldn't be stuck in that dark hole for the rest of our lives. I know for a fact "bad" people can change, I see it everyday, so I truly hope we as a nation make some big moves forward from here. Unfortunately, adding to our uphill battle, is the whole war on the 2A...

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[@7upreme7]

Thanks for this info, really depressing. I’m that 17 yr old that’s now 43 with the one charge and now I have a family and cannot protect them without risking jail, what a crazy state of Texas.

[@ThaRedPitbull]

That's complete bs man. You definitely deserve your gun rights back. I've seen on a couple of these types of videos.

[@Klovis_420]

I'm in the same boat bro. I caught my felony drug charge p.o.c.s 20 years ago non violent and I've already got my voteing rights back but now I need my gun rights back so I can protect my family!!!

[@thanksabunch1]

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[@odgaf4086]

Idk you would think Texas would be more for restoring gun rights as it is a gun pro state?

[@dutchttsfo7571]

Same !! 18 years later and I’m still fighting for my rights!

[@chrisbelcher5320]

Well , I look at it this way, I’m protecting myself, family and property! By any means necessary!

[@rickywhite7578]

It saddens me to know mistakes I made when I was younger will continue to ruin my life till I die

[@anonymousperson6119]

You’re not alone bud. Was barely an adult when I caught my only felonies

[@rickywhite7578]

@anonymousperson6119 I was in my early 20s when I got caught up with the wrong people and charged for a crime they committed. If I was guilty of anything. It would have been guilty by association. I was stupid back then. Now I have to pay for it even to this day. I can't even be within 50 feet of ammunition, let alone a firearm. Can't even protect my family without being arrested for doing what everyone else can legally do in that situation.

[@rickywhite7578]

So.. basically if a intruder were to enter our home. We are to just die because the law says I can't even have a firearm to protect my home and family. The law is flawed for this in the old laws a person who went to prison, and served his time got released he got a shotgun a mule and 2 dollar gold or silver piece. He didn't have to worry about being arrested for having a firearm after he served his time. He was free.. now the laws have been twisted and corrupted so much that it's actually a big joke. But people who made a mistake are constantly harrased by the corrupted law representatives. This country has a lot of fixing the laws back to how they should be instead of how they have distorted.

[@coincollector315]

Then why can’t someone sue the Attorney Generals Office for the Federal Gun Control Scheme.

[@rickywhite7578]

@coincollector315 it would take alot of people banding together for a common goal and people with money to back the movement to make this actually work. It could be done and won if people would take a stand.

[@Trumpster65]

its wrong to deny anyone who has completed a sentence the ability to hunt and defend themselves and family. I am a felon and had a lot of problems with pit bull attacks , the deputies told me to get a rifle or shotgun and use it to defend myself, I told them I was a felon and they said just get you a gun and keep it nearby for self defense . I told them I was afraid to do that, so later I got a call from an officer and he told me to get a rifle and keep it handy and I again said that I was a felon and he said ,sir , get you a gun and use it if needed to protect myself and my dog, we wont do anything to you for defending yourself with a gun. I said if I do I don't want to end up going to jail for it, they said get you a rifle or shotgun sir. I am still afraid to do so

[@bitchnwitchnmakeup4638]

I saw the good reviews about Mr White Expunged and I was confident in my decision to contact them to help restore my rights. They just got the process completed and I was able to purchase my first firearm and my concealed pistol license application has been approved. Many thanks to Mr White, they’re the best and most reliable.

[@brandonbanciu3613]

It’s a scam

[@stevenstenberg4782]

You can't take anybody's gun rights away from them . The second amendment stands for every single man no matter what he's done .shall not be infringed on .

[@Dr.Spoofs]

Yet I'm still being denied purchasing a handgun. 🤷

[@richardstevens6709]

I just said something to that effect on one of these deals and dinner seniors you are perfectly right I do believe

[@richardstevens6709]

I live in Texas how do you go about getting a parking here been over 30 years since I've been in trouble and I was only in trouble once and that's it if you can let me know how to file here in Texas I'd appreciate it

[@deontaylor1547]

I agree..it makes no sense

[@pudanielson1]

I mean originally it was to help states call up their militias to put down rebellions, and 2) This video clearly states why using the Consitution and laws passed.

[@Tripsshetakes]

I can’t find anywhere how to transfer ownership from an current inmate that’s about to loose his gun due to becoming a felon

[@subtosxcifer4688]

This means that society has given me another chance and I can start over again in society and exercise my civic duty. A lot of times, people do not get a second chance. I want to make it right, as I am glad I received a second chance. Restoration of my rights means that my life is now 'whole.' Not only have I started over again spiritually, occupationally, and in other aspects of my life, now I have started over again in fulfilling my civic duties and responsibilities. I thank Mr White Expunged for helping me achieve this.

[@reubenfgoodwinsr356]

I have a nonviolent offense served 11 months of a 18 months Federal sentence

[@rgcwow]

The answer is: 1. File to the ATF 2. Wait 70 days for inaction decision. 3. File Writ Of Mandamus in Federal court.

[@pknation896]

This has been tried before in federal court, doesn’t work. Basically law is, writ of mandamus needs a “refusal” and federal court has ruled that inaction doesn’t give basis for a ruling on writ of mandamus....

[@rgcwow]

@@pknation896 Thank you for the reply. We assume you have case law to back that up? If you can back that up with case law we would appreciate you sharing that. We in turn will share specifically how the Writ of Mandamus has worked for us. Thanks again.

[@pknation896]

@@rgcwow Actually I can, Dennis McHugh v. Robert Rubin, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 220 F.3d 53 (2d Cir. 2000) also, UNITED STATES et al. v. BEAN. How you was able to get whoever’s gun rights restored, was by restoring them with the local court whereas federal law will recognize the local restoration of rights. Some states do not do this, Texas is one of them. But this does not always work. States vary widely on restorations, I’m from Ohio, all the felonies I had when I was younger was wiped because juveniles can actually expunge, not just seal their record. Since my records were destroyed, federal law basically does the same because they were state crimes. No matter what state you live in, if you are tried and convicted in a “federal court” for a felony carrying more than 1 year or other prohibiting factors, YOU WILL NEVER be able to get a gun. It only works if the state you live in will either expunge or pardon said offense and apply for restoration through your state for a crime you was convicted in a “John Doe V Whatever state” case. In Ohio, adults cannot expunge, and only seal their records. So they then have to apply for a state pardon. And the petition a local court for restoration. I’ve been through this process, and in Ohio this is how it works. I had 4 felonies and spent 3 years in ODYS(Ohio juvenile prison) I’m now 33 with a ccw, and a boat load of guns.

[@Dr.Spoofs]

I really need some help here. I've just been denied the purchase of a handgun. Reason given was I was charged with felony possession back in 2004 in IL and put on 4-10 probation for two years. Upon successful completion of probation (which I did) I was told they charges would be dropped and the record of the arrest sealed. So how is it I'm being denied now under Title 18 sections 921(a)(20) and 922(g)(1), when I was NOT CONVICTED ?

[@suburbangardenpermaculture3117]

@@Dr.Spoofs it makes perfect sense, you just don't understand why. You WERE convicted of the crime to GET probation... probation IS a Prison Sentance, that's being Probated. So, you WERE CONVICTED of the crime... and did probation instead of Prison. And, Special Conditions you had were, AFTEE the probation, we will drop the CONVICTION (not the charges, thats Your misunderstanding, not theirs) and thats that. But, you HAVE BEEN sentenced to Prison before, Probate for 2-7 years (or whatever you said). Now, afrer the CONVICTION goes away... the ARREST always still shows. They SEALED your CONVICTION, but not the fact that you were CHARGED with it lol. Thats what the gun people are seeing. Your CONVICTION got hidden but not the fact that your ass did what ya did

[@Bigmouth2272]

I appreciate your video clarifying whether or not gun rights can be restored to a felon, to which you said currently it is not possible. I hope one day they will change it to where if your crime has nothing to do with a firearm you can get your gun rights back.

[@LilMikey_1]

They will trust me 🙌🏾 and Texas will be the first ones too do it

[@jims.3987]

Why should that matter? People who got convicted of having a firearms in their HOME in New York, are convicted felons too. You are saying people convicted of unconstitutional laws for posession of firearms should not have their rights restored? They should never have been convicted in the first place. You have to be specific with your words, the details matter. Convicted of a crime with a firearms is a broad definition that includes lots of people who didn't really do anything wrong. Inherited a pistol from their Grandpa and had it in a box in the closet of their home in lots of states is a felony. Driving through New York with a lawfully obtained pistol from another state like Pennsylvania, get pulled over, cop finds the pistol in the trunk, FELONY. You can buy pepper spray at 7-11 in Florida, if you drive to New York with that $10 pepper spray and get caught with it, you are now a convicted felon. You can buy a collapsible metal baton in most states, it's not illegal. Get caught with that baton in New York, you are now a convicted felon.

[@telesniper2]

3:00 how about this approach. Has anyone EVER said in their petition for the ATF to estimate costs required to review? That is, since they do not have funding to review, to OFFER to pay the full administrative cost of a review? Because that would change the legal catch 22 issue that is stuck in now. I would word the letter in petitioning for relief to say something like "please estimate the cost of performing this review". Then if they say something like "we can't possibly estimate the cost" THEN you might have a legal opening. You could appeal it in the courts under the rationale "how can the ATF refuse to review on the basis of no funding being available when they cannot and did not estimate cost? The cost might be zero. Therefore there's no basis for denying review". I would try that just to get my foot in the door of the court. It would make it a denial because if they don't know the cost of review, they can't use unavailability of funds to deny it. Make sense?

[@garyruiz12]

How would I get a governor pardon or Presidential pardon??

[@luciankristov6436]

Contact the clemency board of your state .

[@logosrisingbear]

A dumptruck full of cash

[@BVonBuescher]

Thank you for your honesty

[@e-daprofit5472]

Question… Can your right to carry be restored after an expungement? Any educated answer will be appreciated!

[@jonathanjackson7822]

Here for the answer...

[@gregcombs3254]

You would still need to have your gun rights restored I believe not 100% sure.

[@kyleburchart1576]

Should be restored since it's technically never happened​@@gregcombs3254

[@Bigmouth2272]

That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying if you commit armed robbery or you murder someone with a weapon , I feel you should not be allowed to own a firearm.

[@DBanks-kw3du]

So basically you only have bad news for click bait

[@rolandsmith8007]

I've petitioned Cali for a pardon many years ago, and it apparently is still sitting on the governor's desk.. is there anything else I can do? My felony was 25+years ago.

[@WhalenLawOffice]

I wish I had an answer. I would contact a California based criminal lawyer who specializes in pardons/parole and ask them for their opinion. Good luck!

[@BillyBlaze7]

I lost my rights 39 years ago for something I didnt do, my real crime was being a dumb 19 year old kid that had never been in any trouble before and believed the lies I had been told about the justice system being fair. The police saw me walking down the road, ran up on me threw me in handcuffs, beat the hell out of me threw me in a car took me down down strong armed me with threats until I admitted to something I didnt do just to try and get out of there. The truth is, the Da's and judges are given career advancements based on conviction rates and young men and women who have never been in trouble are low lying fruit... They will ruin young peoples lives literally forever and not lose a moments sleep. The real criminals are the Da's and judges, often times the judges are vested in the private prisons that they send people to. The justice system needs to be raised to the ground and rebuilt on something that actual resembles justice. In the united states there are a million more felons than the population of Texas, that doesnt included the misdemeanor 2A stripping charge of domestic abuse, the dishonorable discharges, the people ever treated for anxiety or depression, etc etc that are also denied their 2A. The reason this country is never going to get any better is the people who would have actually fought back against communism have already lose their right to bear arms, all we have left is virtue signaling wimps that pretend to be patriots yet throw their countrymen under the bus by allowing the governments to strip their rights away...all to attempt to hold onto their rights a little longer. What you allow to happen to your countrymen, you will soon face.

[@drabun1959]

My neighbor got a pardon his whole record is gone and the FBI overturned and gave him his rights back now he can protect himself also he's got a ccw permit and going to a tactical class for more training thanks to his Governor 👍

[@IcannaHelp]

Kansas or Missouri?

[@woolfy02]

So, to sum it up we are pretty much screwed for getting our firearm rights back? I got my felony switched to a misdemeanor, but it sounds like it's still not possible. Sad really.

[@EviLRuben_]

We need Texas gun rights for felons Restored in Texas

[@GeeTrieste]

It is amazing that even though everyone knows that the avenue of law to restore rights is intentionally ineffective, that the courts still say you have no avenue of relief. Some thoughts, the 1st Amendment says you have the right to petition the government for redress, and effective right, but this scheme is intentionally designed to remove the right to petition. The right to petition for grievance is not the just the right to ask, but the right to heard and considered. Another idea is federal habeas corpus, which has a provision for non-effective denials. Basically if the response is neither a non-denial or a denial, there is an avenue there that says either/or is effectively a legal denial.

[@jimmycarter4644]

Denying a felon from having a gun is unconstitutional & creates a 2nd class citizen unconstitutional as well.

[@funnypeoplerule]

With a federal felony, when filing a relief from a firearm disability it states that you should file it in the county in which you live in. It also states you should serve a copy of the application to the Prosecutor's office. Do they mean the federal prosecutor's office or the Prosecutor's office in which county you live in?

[@tbear68-]

The county the offense was committed in.

[@patrickpowell2236]

The ATF committee exists and federal employees have duties to perform their jobs efficiently. Not funding an action of a committee an unConstitutional EFFECT of the law, and can be challenged. I have been a federal employee over 30 years and KNOW that nobody can de-fund a job function of a whole branch of government. In fact, every time the federal government "shuts down" due to "lack of funding" air traffic controllers still went to work. They CHOSE to tell the trainees to not come in to work. Their instructors were still working. We're still separating planes and doing air traffic control. Funding is meaningless to function. TSA still does their job. Federal Air Marshalls still work. Federal fire fighters still work. The concept of "Sorry, we can't fund THAT part of your job, when the legal description and legal process in that job still exists. Good explanation, but we have a chicken-shit government in that regard.

[@vfr2imc]

Thank you for addressing this subject in the straightforward manner in which you chose. As a non-attorney, the information you provided will at its best save thousands in legal fees for those seeking a reunion of their once constitutional right to bear arms. To those that feel betrayed, never forget knowledge is power. Too, take solace in the volume of people affected and become one voice, not a single voice. Best to all!

[@EyeLukMusic]

Whats never made sense to me is its a right not privilege, as in Shall Not Be Infringed, privilege can be revoked as rights can't. I feel the whole thing seems unconstitutional and once time is served / debts are paid, the past shouldn't be a looming shadow the rest of your life. And as crazy as the world is getting (especially if someone shows they're a productive member of society and not a criminal) having a family and assets etc to protect, they should be able to do so. We as a society definitely need to figure this out, I know so many people that are great people who have a past / made mistakes in life that are all in the same boat still today.

[@thanksabunch1]

This might be helpful to some re: Federal law. If you apply for a firearm and your felony has been expunged, or set aside the ATF website and the ATF firearm application indicates you are not considered convicted (abbreviating) under Section 922 (g) (1). I live in CA and under CA law the Felony needs to be reduced to a misdemeanor as well. I had this done 25 years ago and CA only showed "dismissed" on my records so I was denied purchase of a firearm recently. I'm trying to clear that up since my court docs expressly indicate the charge was lowered to a misdemeanor. My felony was 51 years ago and the crime is no longer a crime in CA (possession of controlled substance - Marijuana). I know this sounds a little nutty but if you absolutely can't restore your firearm rights check out air rifles. Some can take down Bison (72 cal). They have single shot, semi-auto and full auto rifles - all legal in all califbers. They can send them ups - not kidding here.

[@madezra64]

I was considering getting a solid BB gun too. Some of the well-made ones look like legit guns and at night, like say if an intruder tries to attack, there's no way you could tell it's not a real gun. Also getting shot by a high powered BB in the face multiple times would almost certainly stop any attacker in their tracks. Enough to get away, get help, call 911, beat the shit out of them, whatever need be done. So yea don't feel nutty over the airsoft gun idea. It would be dumb if you could own an actual gun, but we can't, so getting a solid look alike that still hits hard is not crazy.

[@thanksabunch1]

@@madezra64 Look into high power air rifles. Up to 35 cal and semi auto. I've got a 25 cal "full auto" They shoot pellets and "slugs". Totally legal. You can order online and get it in the mail including the pellets and slugs. Moderators are legal for them too. A 35 cal hollow point pellet or slug will do more than scare them away. These things shoot up to 1000 fps and have a lot of ft lb energy. People hunt with them.

[@thanksabunch1]

@@madezra64 One other thing - no recoil - I can shoot a 2 inch group at 50yds on full auto. Look into it - they're a bit pricey but worth it.

[@madezra64]

@@thanksabunch1 Thank you! I have been looking for something with some stopping power like that.

[@bobsofskyorcainventory7777]

@@madezra64 Folks bore and deer hunt with high power air rifles these days. Good luck

[@rodrickjackson1559]

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[@ericmartin6657]

As a lawyer haven't you ever took it to court arguing that it denys due process and the second Amendment right to bear arms?

[@WhalenLawOffice]

Many people have tried but have thus far been unsuccessful. Until the federal law regarding who is prohibited from possessing a firearm changes, I am afraid we are stuck with this answer.

[@johnjones-yt8rt]

It is because it is not considered an absolute right. The government is allowed to deny ownership to specific groups.

[@infernoboy9855]

And it’s a true answer but the title is wrong. You should change the title to federal convictions and gun rights because I don’t care who says what if you have a federal crime you will not get your gun rights back. There’s not even an office to process it as stated and any lawyer will tell you that you have to go talk to the president himself to even have a chance

[@lisaamerson1547]

My question is ( does a special court marshal for Failure to follow a legal order on K P , count as a felony ?

[@Nick_B_Bad]

As soon as I was eligible for expungement in my state I filed myself and was actually granted it by the hard case judge. Within a few months after I applied for my C&R FFL and got approved by the ATF for that as well. 😂 I still get anxious thinking I’m going to get a knock some day to confiscate everything I’ve bought with it.

[@stacywilkins93]

What steps you take I need help bro?

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Depends on what state and if u were non violent (not a Chester)

[@user-kc9uq9ue1i]

I’m grateful to Mr White Expunged, they got my firearm rights restored and now I can protect myself and my family without any problems.

[@brandonbanciu3613]

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[@JuarezDerrick]

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[@x8884818x]

With a favorable decision on Bruen due to it's lack of "historical tradition", do we non-violent federal felons now have a shot at restoring our gun rights using the same rationale?

[@isaelmahdi6593]

Historically felons were given their six shooter back when released from jail

[@iggs1e33]

All thanks to Mr White Expunged, I finally got my firearm rights restored.

[@DayLateGamerWill]

Who is Mr White? I keep seeing his name in these types of videos

[@skytrooper4521]

Regarding people with a state (not federal) felony conviction, this attorney is wrong. If a state restores ALL of a person's "privileges" to possess firearms (all types, long guns and handguns) then that person is no longer a "prohibited person" under the Gun Control Act of 1968. They can obtain a Voluntary Appeal File number which will allow them to pass a FBI NICS background check when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer. Some states automatically restore a felon's firearms "privileges" depending on the type of offense and time elapsed since a sentence is completed in full; no governor's pardon required. I invite this attorney's attention to the SCOTUS decision in Caron v. United States, 524 U.S. 308 (1998).

[@adamg1940]

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[@tombennett7638]

Big thanks to Mr White Expunged, my second amendment rights have been restored to full effect. Now I can protect myself and my family without any problems. Big THANK YOU to Mr white for helping me.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

Hey mane what up wit da cost

[@chopper1082]

Mr White Expunged is a scam, don't do it

[@brandonbanciu3613]

Scam -

[@brandonbanciu3613]

Scam - do it yourself

[@finn3408]

Please recommend a good lawyer to help with getting 2nd Amendment rights restored in North Texas.

[@kevinbernaciak1595]

I just have comment. I am a convicted felon. I am ashamed of this title. But during my rehabilitation, I studied the law. Our Constitution changed and when it did the Amendment added threw all convicted felons under the bus. The Citizens (public) don’t want felons to have guns. Any Politician that would support it would be out of a job, I doubt that right now even if we all got together, formed a group and started pushing back. I mean our little group of felons. Well, our group is not small. I would guess 15 percent of the U.S. population. We can sit on our butts and cry, or do something. Really we should. Together we can change things. I absolutely hate not being able to hunt with a gun. For now I use a bow, and high power air guns. I live and breath outdoors.

[@onemischiefmaker7032]

In March of 2023 I was granted I.C. 35-38-9-4 expunction for dealing meth (which is considered as a major violent felony in Indiana) and I was not really dealing just a drug addict. But clean and sober for 15 years now. I have never been convicted of any crime in which caused injury or harm to another person. My FBI criminal history as of 12-12-23 shows A SEARCH OF THE FINGERPRINTS PROVIDED BY THIS INDIVIDUAL HAS REVEALED NO PRIOR ARREST DATA AT THE FBI. Indiana's criminal history report shows my dealing charge with (EXPUNGEGED beside it) on the record. I'm being denied firearms from the FBI. When I personally challenged the FBI the response is referring to the Indiana dealing meth charge (that was court ordered expunged) of imprisonment of more then a year under 18 USC 921-A-20 and 18 USC 922-G-1. Under Indiana's expungement laws pursuant to I.C. 35-38-9-10c I am a proper person which means I have the rights to firearms . What the FBI is saying does not apply to me per the expungement. I have pulled up Attorney General Curtis Hill's official opinion#2019-6 and Henry Flores official opinion update 7-1-2023. Both stating firearms rights are restored following an I.C. 35-38-9 expungement because per I.C. 35-38-9-10c I'm now a a proper person pursuant to I.C. 35-47-1-7. I paid Brad Keffer to fight this $500 for Indiana's denial (Indiana's deny due to the FBI's denial) and $500 for the FBI's denial. $1000 in total. Brad told me after working this case for four months (what I feel is a bunch of BS smoke and mirrors) The FBI sent Brad the same response as they did me (stated above) which I sent by email to Brad before the phone consultation. Brad saying my expungement must state specifically that my firearms rights are restored on the court expungement order not true per I.C. laws. My order states that the petition herein qualifies for an expungement of the arrest and/or criminal records pursuant to I.C. 35-38-9, et. seq. Is there any Attorney in Indiana that has Indiana and federal firearms rights knowledge willing to take on my case and actually fight for there client? Or is there any activist, Groups, Organizations Or law schools willing to challenge the F.B.I. and make them actually up hold the Indiana and federal laws that are written. Could someone please point me in the right direction.

[@waylove04]

I was denied by the FBI on my background check. They said even though i was convicted of a misdemeanor, it could've been a felony so i am not able to own a gun.

[@francispressly8517]

This is all very confusing for anyone reading piecemeal bits from here and there and no one in authority will give you direction or advice. Different agencies even different lawyers have different opinions. I have two armed robberies with associated gun charges. One was in SC, the other in Virginia. I had fourteen felonies in total. I had NO FEDERAL CHARGES. I have received a full pardon from SC. In Virginia the process is more drawn out. First you have to wait a certain number of years after getting off parole and probation (in SC and VA it's five years). Then you apply to the governor's office for a "restoration of rights" and after a nine month investigation they will either confirm or deny your restoration (this restores your civil rights to vote, be a notary, hold public office, serve on a jury, etc.). Then if you want your gun rights restored, you have to petition the Court you were convicted and sentenced in. The Court will schedule court time, perform it's own investigation and decide, with input from the State's attorney, if you should have your gun rights restored. All of that takes about eighteen months and I had my gun rights restored. THEN... I had to apply to the Governor of Virginia for what Virginia calls a "simple pardon" (opposed to an "actual innocence" pardon where you can prove your innocence). You have to have your civil rights AND gun rights restored before you can apply for the simple pardon. The simple pardon took a two year investigation; but, I was subsequently granted a pardon in Virginia. Every State is different so you just have to research the jurisdictions that affect you. Someone convicted of a Federal crime would have to pursue a pardon with the President of the United States. Forget expungement...just forget about it if you have any felonies and plead guilty or were convicted in a trial. Unless you have a very limited scope of a crime (misdemeanor possession of marijuana) or are found not guilty or your charge was nolle prosequi, expungement is an adjudicatory action seldom given. It is spelled out by law the limited circumstances it can be granted (and it usually involves pretrial intervention programs). The only felonies I have ever seen expungements granted for is if they were found not guilty or the State decided not to prosecute (nolle prosequi). That doesn't mean lawyers won't take your money to represent you. They know if expungement is available when they talk to you in the first 30 minutes. They also know however, the laws are so complicated and counter-intuitive the average person is lost. Expungement requires interacting with a judge in a court, which most people are uncomfortable with and may need an attorney just to advise procedurally what to do. A pardon application is like filling out a job application. Getting copies of your record from your State police or email the Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction you were convicted and they may send you digital copies. Get three of the best people references you can. Now as far as the bit about the ATF/Attorney Generals office not appropriating money to fund paying people to look at requests sent to ATF/Attorney General's office regarding removing disabilities. This is a little misleading. No where in the laws or Rules does it say ATF/Attorney General has any say/control over resolving disabilities. They will not help or facilitate regaining your firearm rights; however, look at it like there is no one there to HINDER you either. So making sure the FBI receives notice from the Office of the POTUS when you are pardoned is on you. Make sure it happens. When you are convicted in State or Federal Court of a crime carrying more than i year in prison you gain a "disability." If you have a disability showing on NCIC (which is controlled and managed by the FBI) you cannot legally own a gun or ammunition. The FBI is the holder/disseminator of your record and associated disabilities. State authorities submit convictions and commitments orders to NCIC as well as pardons and/or restorations of civil and gun rights. When the State sends a pardon or restoration of rights notification to the FBI and it is entered as a notation on your NCIC report IT AUTOMATICALLY REMOVES ANY DISABILITIES YOU HAVE RELATED TO THAT CRIME (and the law reads if you have been pardoned or your rights restored it is as though you have never been convicted of that crime, as far as disabilities are concerned). Once the FBI notates your NCIC that you have been pardoned, that is all it takes and you are legal to own a firearm. For background checks to purchase firearms the authorities rely on information in NCIC. Now if you have more than one crime, put all of them (back to when you turned 18) on your pardon petition. Wipe the slate clean. Doesn't take a minute more of your time or cost an additional penny. Yeah a pardon is the way to go and the longer it has been since your crime and keeping a spotless record helps.. You don't need a lawyer. It just takes a little bit of time. The fee in SC was $100. I don't recall there being any fee in Virginia. I am now free and clear of all disabilities. I have conferred with the FBI clarifying my status as a lawful gun owner. I have spoken at length with SLED authorities (SC FBI) and went through an appeal process to demonstrate to them how my disabilities have been wiped by pardons. I have been issued a CWP by SLED and an FFL by the ATF. The key is getting the convicting authorities who sent your information in to NCIC to start with, to contact the FBI and update your pardon or restoration of rights. The jurisdiction that filed your disability is the only one who can rescind it. Now if you are a Federal convict and go for a Presidential pardon the part about the ATF/Attorney General not funding manpower to assist, comes into play. If you are pardoned it would be the Attorney General's Office that would inform the FBI (or not - they won't) your disabilities have been resolved. They won't, as they say they have not funded the personnel to handle it. You had the POTUS office directly inform the FBI of your Federal pardon to get around that. Now there is one tricky part to this. When I had my civil rights restored and then my gun rights restored in Virginia. I thought I was good. Well you are...in Virginia. However, in most of the other 50 States it is written into their Constitutions to recognize a pardon only as the means to relieve a disability (not court orders and proclamations from the Secretary of States Office). These new processes of restoring civil and gun rights in some States is not recognized by other States whose Constitution only recognizes pardons to remove your disabilities. Between the time when I had my civil and gun rights restored and received my "simple pardon" in Virginia, I did not conceal carry outside my home State of SC. I did not want to test the system of another State and how they felt about restoration of rights vs. a pardon. Too much gray area there. I am being told that people are regularly being arrested in some States for concealed carry, without a pardon to absolve the disability. So if you do not have an outright pardon, I would tread carefully and make a plan to get one.

[@jasonanderson7471]

Can you if you had judication withheld?

[@dragonf1092]

Article 4 section 2 paragraph 1. Second amendment. 14th amendment section 1 No judge or government official has any legal lawful constitutional authority or jurisdiction to deny any American citizen whether labeled a felon or not their second amendment constitutionally protected rights, liberties, privileges, immunities. No judge has any legal lawful constitutional authority or jurisdiction to violate any American citizens constitutionally protected second amendment rights they are all state officials. 14th amendment section 1 no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the united states Article 4 section 2 paragraph 1 The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states. Second amendment THE RIGHT of THE PEOPLE to KEEP and BEAR ARMS, "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED." Any judge or government official passing or enforcing any form of gun control laws (background checks,bans,red flag laws,gun free zones, registration)are guilty of felony crimes in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. section 241 conspiracy against rights, Title 18 U.S.C. section 242 deprivation of rights under color of law, Title 5 U.S.C. section 7311 Ex. ORD. No. 10450 subsection (5), Perjury in violating oath of office swearing false oath which is treason and a felony.

[@3DLasers]

Through a program with the BATF called the Victim Stress Program I believe as long as it wasn’t a violent felony…

[@chrisbelcher5320]

A felon only means that the law they broke, carried a long jail sentence!

[@WhalenLawOffice]

Correct. The federal definition is "any crime which is punishable by 1 year or more in jail." Notice it says "punishable" not "punished." That means that even if you got a very short sentence, but you COULD have been sentenced to more than a year, it is still a felony in the federal government's eyes.

[@reubenyahsrael346]

I have a question about having a gun taken from me in 86 or something it was an Uzi that I purchased back in 1980, I had a felony conviction that resulted in a 1-year county jail sentence that I did 8 months, as I read the law you would have had to been sentenced to more than 1 year before your gun rights to be taken away that being said my gun right was never taken away! My Uzi was taken because of an incident at a motel this guy threaten us with a knife and I was awakened by my wife with this guy standing in front of the door with the knife and I was in my room and I lifted up my Uzi and that was that police came took the gun no charges, I went to try to get my gun back and they basically ignored me. Most likely one of those cops got the gun in their home.

[@michael1356]

I’m wondering same thing . I have a felony theft 3 and I only spent 10 days in jail for that then 20 cause the resisting. Did they take my gun rights? Never was said in court . Only thing was while I was on probation but never knew about being off of it .

[@JohnnyPorchAGeese]

Was charged with an 11350 in 2008. It was a felony then, but with Proposition 47 it's now a misdemeanor. Was originally put in DEJ (deferred entry of judgement), but I missed a deadline which automatically put me into the Proposition 36 program. I passed with flying colors in just seven months and had the charged dismissed. Realized years later that the dismissal never restored my gun rights, so I had it reduced to a misdemeanor. Despite all that, the Bureau of Firearms (a sub department of the CA DOJ) still keeps denying my right to purchase a firearm for the reason on "felon". What do I do now? I heard governor's pardon, but I also heard those are VERY tough to get and they hand out very little of those. I'm a combat veteran of the US Army Infantry and this state still won't give me my 2A rights even after I reduced it to a misdemeanor.

[@dragonf1092]

ATF is a illegal unconstitutional organization, association, movement, group, they have no legal lawful constitutional authority or jurisdiction over anything or anyone within the united states of America, Congress had no legal lawful authority or jurisdiction to create or fund the ATF. US Supreme Court "The general rule is that an unconstitutional statute, though having the form and name of law, is in reality no law, but is wholly void and ineffective for any purpose since it's unconstitutionality dates from the time of it's enactment... In legal contemplation it is as inoperative as if it had never been passed... Since an unconstitutional law is void the general principles follow that it imposes no duties,confers no right, creates no office, bestows no power or authority on anyone,affords no protection and justifies no acts performed under it. A void act cannot be legally consistent with a valid one. An unconstitutional law cannot operate to supercede any existing law. Indeed insofar as a statute runs counter to the fundamental law of the land (the constitution)it is superceded thereby. No one is bound to obey an unconstitutional law and no courts are bound to enforce it." Bonnet V. Vallier,16 NW. 885,136 Wis. 193(1908); Norton V. Shelby county,118 US 425(1886).

[@claymiller8171]

Can you get a firearm background check with out buying a gun to find out if you can legally buy, own, or possess a firearm? Also can you get into trouble for a rejected firearm application even when you have answered all questions honestly?

[@desertweasel6965]

Well, that's a good question. It depends on where you fill out the application. If you go through the FBI and send in the application fee and everything, you don't get in trouble. If you fill out the paperwork at a store, with fire arms present, that is a point of sale and that can get you in trouble, because they can say you were attempting to buy one. Then, application asks if you've ever been convicted of a felony. If you say no, then you get in big trouble. If you say yes, then they will say you knew you were a convicted felon and were attempting to buy a fire arm. It's kind of tricky as this is kind of the same situation I'm in. Now, about 15 years ago I did go into a store and filled out the application just to see if I could. At the time, I didn't know whether I was even a felon or not. It came back " Undecided". So the store told me that the FBI is required to respond within 3 business days with a yes or no. If they don't, the store can sell you a firearm. However, if at any time in the future they figure out that you shouldn't have, they'll come and take your door off the hinges.

[@ruralrouteadventures8424]

I've tried and lost money with one lawyer already I don't think I'll ever be able to get my rights back. I'm told I can only get rights back through full pardon

[@KJKJ-ck5fl]

Facts youll need a presidential pardon, especially for federal cases

[@HABITZER]

You need to let people know this is federal crimes only not state!

[@MichaelKurse]

Short answer: No. Long Answer: Yes, but unlikely.

[@jamesbailey7299]

This seems as if we will be punished for the rest of our lives. We paid our debt to society and this is an infringement of our constitutional right isn't it.

[@williamvincent8920]

Iam in Florida jow can i get you to help me

[@idoraseal5449]

It said they can't use government money. Why don't they just charge a fee with the application 🤔 🙄 😕

[@alcnya]

I Am Not a convicted Felon. How do I get my gun rights restored? If I completed my sentence and probation back in 1994-1995, my sentence would not convert to a Felony. Yet, I'm still treated like a felon. I tryed to hire a firm to expunge, there response was. We can't find a felony. But when I applied for a firearm Kamala Harris of California at the time rejected me.

[@thesoultransferprotocol721]

How great for felons. I had a 35 year old misdemeanor DV case that was expunged and I have a lifetime ban. Any suggestions?

[@blacksam215]

The real side of it is no one cares about a criminal. Until those who have been convicted takes political action no change will come. Politicians react to voting power. If you can show large voter blocks you have a voice other wise your beating a dead horse

[@dragonf1092]

Infringed Actively break the terms of,act so as to limit or undermine, encroach on. ABRIDGE Curtail (a right or privilege),to reduce in scope: diminish:deprive.

[@xrpbuzzlightyear8595]

Louisiana convicted of aggravated battery (no weapon used) in November 2014. Got 1 year supervised probation. Got my first offenders pardon. Coming up on 10 years. Can anyone point me in the right direction to try to get my gun rights back?

[@jameswagner2634]

You can’t possess a weapon legally although it is your second amendment right now, should not be infringed. He just can’t have one legally in the eyes of the gun grabbers.

[@TravisMcKnight-lk7gg]

Who pays for the damages to my firearm and defence rights?? By who's authority?? Who ?

[@Rightsrestored556]

Felons have to work together to let politicians know that they won’t get our votes until they restore our civil rights. There’s around 14 million felons in this country we need to make our votes count for something.

[@austinlohmann4008]

I'm looking at a 3rd degree Felony for Animal Cruelty in texas (Penal Code 42.092) This is my first offense. I'm a veteran and suffer some mental health problems. IE: Adjustment Disorder with Major Depression Disorder/Mental disorders and mixed anxiety and i suffer PTSD. What are my best options to get this charge reduced to a misdemeanor?

[@pudanielson1]

You will probably always be denied because of the mental illness.

[@shaun7057]

What does it cost to have this done

[@frisk151]

Good news.. Google "Man Convicted of Nonviolent Crime Cannot Be Stripped of Gun Rights, Appeals Court Rules"... Looks like there be some forward movement on this at the federal level...

[@houdini2wheels814]

I’m confused he said there is nothing to do . But ppl are saying thank you ??

[@chiefkyle1098]

The very definition of 'Taxation Without Representation'.

[@Trip2Shiesty]

I live in Ohio & have a felony …. If I get my record expunged does that mean I get my gun rights back ?

[@corvetteman0714]

I got my full unconditional governor pardon here in Nevada on 7-20-22. I’m no longer a prohibition person, and will never ever commit another crime period. Non violent felony back in 96.

[@juliusgreen7495]

So this a governor pardon for someone that had this happen almost 23 years ago

[@timparr246]

Can't wait for the updates on advice after the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rule non-violent criminals should not be losing their gun rights. It did NOT limit itself to misdemeanors.

[@MrBurntasphalt55]

Can you not sue the government for not following the law?

This is absolutely wrong. I got my firearm rights restored in Sept. 2020. In Virginia, all you have to do is submit paperwork to the circuit court judge where you reside. If he signs off on it, your firearm rights are restored completely. No clemency, no pardon required. I have purchased several firearms since my rights were restored and went through the FBI background check on each one. I was even approved for a NFA item this pas t April. The Feds only get involved if the felony is a Federal charge. You really should be ashamed for crushing peoples hopes with blatently false information.

[@Swpdon]

Does this go for involuntary commitment

[@bennypena1629]

What if you were charged but not convicted of a felony?

[@edl8056]

what's the current status of this for federal felons with all the recent gun law changes?

[@aerodicus]

Is a presidential pardon the only way a person convicted of a federal felony offense may regain his right to bear arms? Yes. At present, a presidential pardon is the only means by which a person convicted of a federal felony offense may obtain relief from federal firearms disabilities. Under Supreme Court case law interpreting federal firearms laws, a state restoration of civil rights does not remove the federal firearm disability that arises from a federal felony conviction. That relief can only be provided through action under federal law. Although 18 U.S.C. § 925(c) provides that the Attorney General may grant relief from federal firearms disabilities “if it is established to his satisfaction that . . . the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to the public interest,” there currently is no means to obtain relief through this mechanism. Since Fiscal Year 1992, Congress has prohibited the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the agency responsible for processing such requests, from spending any appropriated funds to investigate or act upon applications for such relief. Accordingly, at this time a presidential pardon is the only means by which a person convicted of a federal felony may obtain this relief.

[@dustyharris1061]

This being the case,can I sue the government ? Has anyone else?

[@WhalenLawOffice]

It has been attempted many times and has never been successful unfortunately.

[@tbear68-]

Doesn't mean don't try...

[@andrescastorena9604]

What if I have 2 felonies but never convicted and never been to prison will I still be able to purchase firearms

[@russellmoore6780]

I ask that you look at Montana code 45-8-313, and 45-8-314. Immediate restoration of rights when supervision ends. Your conclusion?

[@jimjersey2345]

My felony was child support in the state of Kentucky 20 years ago. I now liveinLouisiana. I recently had it expunged. Now I want to have my 2A rights restored. What do need to do ?

[@takticalfarmer9663]

I’m from Mn got argument with father over divorce mom. He would not get my guns hunting stuff I got mad went into the house yes I used the key. Grabbed my guns and left. Called cops cuz he got mad. Was trespassing but I have mt permit to carry on me. And it enhanced to 1st deg burglary. Dad an I made up tried to return or call off police. But state picked it up. Several years pro and 45 days jail. That was about 8 9 years ago. Hoping to get rights back one day to take my future kid hunting and tech him Safety. Time will tell. P s yes I was very wrong to go into the house and just take my crap back. I wish I could undo it but can’t. Ty for video I’ll keep watch too. Have a good day ty

[@mikediaz6068]

How I can I get ahold of Mr. White? I'd like to get in line to have my rights restored.

[@brandonbanciu3613]

Don’t-scam

[@benstevens4228]

What’s going to do for misdemeanor crimes

[@santia9137]

I lost my gun rights in nys in 2003 and tried to get my rights back and was told by probation that I could not get them back, it was a non violent felony charge.