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If you have questions about gun rights restoration in Southwest VA, call The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC. On our Gun and Weapons Violations page, we list situations where the law can restrict individual’s gun ownership.
Those who have served their penalty in the past may wish to restore their right to own a gun. Learn more about this process in Southwest VA with The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC. Contact us online or call us at (540) 904-0985 to discuss your gun right restoration matter.
While it is possible to restore your rights to a firearm in Virginia, the process is not an easy one. To get your firearm rights back, you may need permission from both the federal and state level. In some instances, you must apply for a pardon or expungement of the charge to restore your civil right to a firearm.
You must petition the circuit court where you reside to regain state firearms privileges. For federal or out-of-state felony convictions, the petition to regain firearm privileges must go to that court. In addition to serving penalties, there are waiting periods for restoring gun rights after a conviction.
For firearm rights lost due to conviction of a non-violent felony offense, the waiting period is two years after discharge. For felony convictions of a dangerous offense, the waiting period is ten years.
There are some newer restrictions for those seeking concealed carry permits. For those convicted these restrictions are:
The Lawrence Law Firm, PLC is the Roanoke-area law firm dedicated to gun rights restoration. We uphold the rights of residents in Southwest Virginia who require criminal defense for gun-related charges as well. Consult with our experienced attorney in Roanoke on:
We take time to review every aspect of your matter, so call us today to discuss gun rights restoration in Southwest VA.
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