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Federal firearms disability refers to certain legal restrictions that prevent individuals from owning or possessing firearms. This includes individuals convicted of felonies, those with specific domestic violence misdemeanors, individuals adjudicated as mentally defective or involuntarily committed to mental institutions, and individuals subject to certain restraining orders. Additionally, individuals who are unlawful users of controlled substances or who have been dishonorably discharged from the military may also face federal firearms disabilities. Such prohibitions are intended to enhance public safety by restricting access to firearms for those deemed a risk.

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