Re: Restoring Gun Rights

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On 9/15/08, David wrote:
> In 1999 in Washington state I was convicted of a gross
> misdeameanor of violating a protection order. At that time I
> believe I signed a document that indicates my gun rights
> were suspended for 3 years. I called the county that it was
> filed in and they don't find anything on record. Where could
> I call to find out if I still have the suspension of gun
> rights? Do I even need to file for a reinstatment if it
> isn't on record anywhere. Can you call the sheriff or police
> and see if they pull up info on their computer indicating I
> do or do not have gun rights?

You might just try to purchase a firearm from a licensed
dealer and see what happens. If you are not a convicted
felon, you shouldn't have any problem with violating any law
by simply applying to purchase. If you are declined, you
must be told the disqualifying factors and given an
opportunity to contest them.