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DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Daniel Miller , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This rule gives some felons a second chance to restore their rights. A new Justice Department rule has been finalized, creating a pathway for individuals with criminal convictions to apply for reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.
A new Justice Department rule has been finalized, creating a pathway for individuals with criminal convictions to apply for reinstatement of their gun ownership rights. This rule gives some felons a second chance to restore their rights.
The rule provides an opportunity for people with past convictions to potentially regain their ability to own guns. Further details about the rule and the application process are available from the source.
More information can be found through the original report, which outlines the specifics of the newly finalized rule and its implications for those with criminal convictions seeking to reinstate their gun ownership rights.
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Category: business Published: August 18, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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