Re: Restoring Rights to own/carry firearms

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I was convicted of two non-violent felony charges 20 years
ago, making me a prohibited possessor under federal and thus
state law.

I petitioned for and recieved a full and unconditional
pardon from the governor of the state where I was
convicted. I then applied for a concealed weapons permit in
my state of residence and recieved my permit within 10 days.
I now carry a firearm 24/7.

In my opinion anything short of a pardon leave you at risk
for federal charges. If you did not have representation for
your DV offense you may have specific exceptions.

Above all else, GO SEE A LAWYER WHO IS LICENSED TO PRACTICE
IN YOUR STATE. I can tell you what I did (and I actually
restored my firearms rights so I can talk about it with some
authority) but no one here can or should tell you what YOU
should do.

It can be done. Best of luck.

On 10/08/06, Sal D'Amico III wrote:
> I was convicted of Domestic Violence about 5 years ago and
> would like to get my rights to own and carry firearms
> restored. I went to the county clerks office at the local
> court house and was informed that the forms I need to fill
> out are online, but they weren't able to tell me the name
> of the forms for liability reasons. How do I go about
> restoring my rights?