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Gun Rights Restoration Process Launched | Odessa News
The Justice Department just launched a new rule letting people stripped of gun rights due to felony convictions petition for their restoration — a major win for Second Amendment advocates, especially those convicted of nonviolent crimes who’ve since proven they’re no longer a threat. The process is case-by-case, evaluating each person’s history and current community standing, with violent offenders, sex offenders, or those deemed dangerous likely denied unless exceptions apply. Though federal law technically allowed this for years, Congress halted ATF processing in 1992 — now the…
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