I believe it's 7 years
If you are convicted felon, there is no such pardon.
yes
If the felon has received a PARDON, that is the same as if they were not convicted, and they may possess a firearm. But be sure you mean pardon, and not probation, parole, or any other term.
No. A pardon will not suffice. If you are eligible for it to occur, you must get your record expunged. Even then, not all states will restore felons' gun rights to them. NOTE: If you are a convicted FEDERAL felon, you cannot get your gun rights restored. Currently there is no mechanism in place for this to occur.
You would have to speak to a recruiter to determine if you were eligible to enlist on a waiver.
can a disabled felon apply for section 8
In New Mexico, yes. The Governor has the power to pardon anyone convicted of any offense (under state law) except treason or in impeachment cases.
You can always ask for a pardon. Your odds might not look at that great, but all you have to do to ask a pardon is to write a letter.
No. A "pardon" means that only his sentence has been pardoned. it does NOT mean that his crime or offense is wiped clean. He is still a convicted felon, just as if he had served the full term of his sentence in prison. As a convicted felon he may never own, or be in possession of, firearms.
For a violation of US federal law, the remedy is a presidential pardon.
No. A convicted felon may not legally possess a handgun in any state, regardless of whether is was violent.
For a PARDON, you must apply to the Governor's Office of the state in which you were convicted.