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DOJ opens new pathway to restore federal gun rights for certain barred individuals
Monday, August 17, 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a new application process for individuals barred from possessing firearms to seek restoration of their federal gun rights. The Department of Justice established the pathway to allow certain individuals to petition for relief from federal firearm prohibitions. No additional details about eligibility criteria or the timeline for the process were provided in the announcement.
