How does a convicted felon get gun rights back in Kentucky?

Answer 1

The procedures can differ from state-to-state but below is a basic general outline of what you need to know.

IF the option exists in your state (you will have to do your own research to learn if these exceptions apply to your state) you must petition the state for restoration.

FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: you will remain subject to whatever restrictions your state and Federal Laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). UNLESS - you are a resident of a state which restores your "privileges"

FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: If you were convicted in FEDERAL Court of a FEDERAL FELONY regardless of what your state may do, it will not matter. It is a felony offense for any federally convicted felon to ever own or possess a firearm (including some black powder arms). The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for the illegal possession of a firearm (including non-antique black powder weapons) a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison, in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time FEDERALLY convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification. Congress has continually denied funds this purpose, thereby effectively eliminating the review of federal felons' petitions for restoration of their firearms privileges.

CAUTION: If your state does grant you restoration it is NOT universal! It will exist INSIDE your state borders only.

Resoration by your own state is not legally binding on any other state and possession of a firearm outside the borders of your state can result in your arrest and prosecution by the other state.

Answer 2

You will have to do your own research on this,

FELONS CONVICTED IN STATE COURT OF STATE CRIMES: If you are a resident of a state which completely or partially restores your "rights" (you will have to do research to learn if this applies to your state), you will still remain subject to any restrictions that your state laws place on you (e.g.- voting rights - elective office - firearms/ammunition possession - etc). CAUTION: FEDERALLY CONVICTED FELONS: It remains a FEDERAL felony for a federally convicted felon to EVER own or possess a firearm. The U.S. Criminal Code, makes the penalty for illegal possession of a firearm a mandatory minimum of fifteen (15) years in prison in some cases (Title 18 U.S.C. sec 924(e)(1). At this time federally convicted felons have no solution to their firearm disqualification.

Answer 3

The answer is, sometimes. Sometimes, a felon can have his or her rights restored. You need to contact an attorney familiar with your local laws.