Felons May Regain Gun Rights | Roanoke News

The Justice Department just launched a bold new plan letting some felony convicts regain their gun rights — a move sparked by Second Amendment advocates who say nonviolent offenders shouldn’t lose rights forever if they’re not a threat. Attorney General Todd Blanche says public safety remains top priority, while offering a real path to restoration. This follows broader regulatory loosening: earlier this year, gun rules were tweaked, and the department backed off fighting a court ruling that lifted suppressor and firearm restrictions. Though federal law technically allowed gun rights restoration after felonies, Congress halted ATF processing in 1992 — until now. The new online application system evaluates each case individually, focusing on criminal history and reputation. Violent offenders, registered sex offenders, or illegal immigrants? Likely disqualified — unless there’s an extraordinary exception. It’s a cautious but major shift toward balancing gun rights with safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/104798509de8da53