The U.S. Department of Justice finalized a regulation and initiated a process allowing eligible individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to apply for restoration of their federal firearm rights. Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the rule balances Second Amendment protections with public safety, requiring applicants to demonstrate they pose no danger to society. The rule reinstates a statutory process under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), enabling individualized review of cases. Applicants must show their circumstances, conduct, and record indicate they are not likely to act dangerously. Violent felons, registered sex offenders, illegal aliens, and others posing heightened risks remain presumptively ineligible. The rule takes effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Details and application instructions are available at www.justice.gov/ffrr.
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