Department Issues NPRM to Restore Firearm Rights for Select Individuals; Comments Due On October 20
July 24, 2025 | |
Department Issues NPRM to Restore Firearm Rights for Select Individuals; Comments Due On October 20
The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a formal process allowing certain individuals, currently prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law, to apply for the restoration of their gun rights (press release). The proposed rule implements the Attorney General’s authority under 18 U.S.C. 925(c), a long-dormant provision that permits relief from federal firearms… (Colocho, July 24, 2025) #Public Health