Gun Rights Restoration Blog

A California Gun Violence Restraining Order can take away your right to possess or purchase firearms, ammunition, and magazines for up to five years. But a five-year order does not necessarily mean you must wait five years to get your gun rights back. California Penal...

In 2002, the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Bean closed the door on federal firearm rights restoration under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c). On paper, the statute still says: “Any person whose application for relief … is denied by the Attorney General may file a petition...