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DUI is not a felony under federal law, but it is a felony in some state legislature. When you're convicted of a crime which is a state felony, but is NOT a federal felony, it is possible to apply for relief of disability in order to regain your firearms rights.

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Q: If you get a felony DUI reduced to a Misdemeanor can you possess a firearm?
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