Can you own a gun if your non-violent felony is expunged in Maryland?

Answer 1

If you do not have a felony on your record anymore you should be able to purchase/own a gun. The powers that be will have the final say on that though, when you go try to buy a gun from a dealer/store and they run the check on you.

I am unsure if having a prior felony, even if expunged from the 'public' record, would disqualify you from being able to purchase a gun. You could just try to purchase one and see what they say about it, the dealer/store can only tell you No, we can't sell you a firearm. The courts/Police may have something to say though.

You should first write your State's Attorney General and specifically ask them about your situation, to see if you can legally own a firearm with the expunged (from the public view) non-violent felony record.

Having a felony expunged from your record only removes the record from 'public' view, the Police/Courts still have access to your 'private' records, that will still show you had a prior felony charge against you. This could be cause for denial of a sale or in your right to even own a firearm.

Get the answers from your Attorney General in writing, and I'd do it before even attempting to purchase/own a firearm, if you want to be on the safe side. Ask them about what specific codes/statutes either allow or deny you the right to own a firearm in your situation.

If you are not a violent person then it really should not matter either way. But the way the Government has tried to take control of everyone's lives, has robbed them of their liberties, and brought in a Police State, good luck in purchasing a gun from a dealer/store who runs a check. You are probably on a list somewhere yet that would deny you your right to bear arms for your own protection.

ADDED: Short Answer: If you were convicted of a federal felony - NO - you will not have your firearms rights restored.

If convicted of a Maryland state felony - SOME states DO grant restoration but still more states do NOT.

Check with the MD State authorities to determine if MD is one of the states that does. If so, there are certain legal procedures to be followed which you you must complete.

Answer 2

NO, expunging a record does not remove the felony conviction only the record of it, in order to get your voting and gun rights restored it requires a governors pardon and an application for restoration of rights. Restoration of rights does not automatically apply even with a governors pardon.