Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
The Justice Department finalized a rule Monday that will pave the way for people who've been barred from owning firearms because of criminal convictions to apply to have their gun rights reinstated.
TL;DR
- Justice Department finalized a rule.
- Rule allows people with criminal convictions to apply for gun rights reinstatement.
- Previously, these individuals were barred from owning firearms.
- The rule establishes a pathway for potential gun rights restoration.