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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Justice Department establishes application process for restoring firearm rights to individuals with felony convictions

The Department of Justice finalized a rule on Monday creating a formal pathway for individuals previously barred from firearm ownership due to criminal convictions to apply for the restoration of their gun rights. This change establishes a mechanism for those with felony records to seek legal reinstatement of their ability to own firearms.

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Why It Matters

This rule changes the legal process for individuals with s by providing a specific administrative route to regain firearm ownership rights that were previously restricted.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice finalized a rule on Monday regarding firearm rights.
  • The rule creates a formal application process for individuals with criminal convictions to regain the right to own firearms.
  • The policy applies to individuals who were previously barred from firearm ownership due to felony convictions.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBrady“Gun violence prevention advocacy group”personKris Brown“President of Brady, a gun control advocacy group”organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“Agency previously barred from processing applications”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General who launched the new process”organizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency implementing the new rule”personDonald Trump“President whose administration initiated the rule”