How do you get a pardon for firearm rights?

Can you own a firearm with your full pardon and all civil rights have been restored?

No. A pardon does not clear your record - it just means you've been excused. The conviction still stands, and you remain a convicted felon.

Can a first time felon with a pardon hunt with a gun?

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.

How do you get a pardon from a governor for firearms rights if you have a domestic assault charge?

A pardon won't get your firearms rights restored. You still remain convicted of the charge.

Do a pardon have to state you got your gun rights back?

Not usually. Normally, a pardon is just a pardon from prison, but the charge is still on your record.

How can i get my right to own a firearm in colo with a felony?

That depends. IF the felony was for violation of a Federal law, OR a conviction for a crime of Domestic Violence, the FEDERAL law prohibits you from possessing a firearm, unless you receive a pardon from the President. If it was a State crime, and was NOT a crime of Domestic Violence, AND it has been 10 years since you were released, you CAN apply for a pardon by the Governor. Since 2012 there have been 4 pardons issued in Colorado related to restoration of gun rights. Here is a link to the process: http://ccresourcecenter.org/state-restoration-profiles/colorado-restoration-of-rights-pardon-expungement-sealing/Bottom line: Good luck. You have a better chance of winning the lottery.

Do you still have any firearm disabilities in Texas when you have a full pardon and restoration of full civil rights and a letter of restoration from the secretary of the treasury?

no! a full pardon & restoration of full civil rights without an "express" limitation according to u.s.c. 921 @ 20 negates that conviction & it does not count as a conviction for purposes of firearm ownership/possession. see also: texas attorney general john cornyn's op [opinion] jc-0396. a convicted felon who has a full unconditional pardon is not subject to federal firearm disabilities nor is he considered "convicted" under texas penal code 46.04 see also: the most recent version of tex penal code 46.04 sept 1, 2003. the term convicted does not include a felon who has received a full, unconditional pardon. i am not a lawyer, i am a convicted felon with all of the above. maybe i should be a lawyer as i seem to know the law better than any lawyers i have met

Is it true 10 years after having a felony you can regain your gun and voting rights?

Yes and no. If the felony was for a Federal crime, short of a Presidential pardon, there is no process to restore firearm rights. For each STATE, the process varies. You should start by contacting an attorney in YOUR state familiar with the process.

Can a ms felon own a 22 rifle mossberg?

No convicted felon in ANY US State may possess ANY cartridge firearm unless they have received an executive pardon or completed the process for a restoration of firearm rights. Penalty starts at 5 years in a Federal prison, no parole. This is addressed in Title 18, section 922, US Code.

How Can a Felon Convicted in the State of California regain the right to own a firearm?

Besides getting your hands on a time machine, perhaps a pardon from the governor.

How do you get your firearm rights restored?

Whether you even can or not depends on why you lost them.

Does restoration of voting rights in GA include restoration of firearms rights?

No. Automatic restoration of voting rights only restores voting privileges. You must apply to the state pardon board for restoration of firearm rights - and they only accept applications from non-violent and non-drug related offenders. You must have a clean record for 5 years after the successful completion of sentencing. Only 35-50% of all submitted applications are approved.

Can a felon in Illinois own a BB gun?

This would only be possible if you were convicted of a state felony by a state court.If you were convicted of a FEDERAL felony offense, a state governor cannot pardon a federal conviction.Also: If your firearm rights are restored by the state, you will be able to carry within that state only. Even though pardoned by Illinois, as far as federal law is concerned, you are still considered a convicted felon. If you should be in possession outside Illinois, you are subject to prosecution not only under the law of the state in which you are arrested, but by the feds as well.Additional information: It is well known that a state Governor cannot pardon a federal felony, however when a state governor pardons a state felony the person pardoned has their rights restored and those rights are nationwide. A pardon removes all records and is the same as if it did not happen. Once pardoned a person can vote anyplace in the USA as well as own a firearm anyplace in the USA. Even though you are pardoned in Illinois you are still required to have a FOID card (Firearm owners identification device. A FOID card does not allow you to carry a weapon unless you are a licensed hunter and in an approved area for hunting. Some states have open carry, (IL is not one of them) and in those states you can legally own and carry a firearm once you have been pardoned by a state governor. In some states you can apply for and receive a CCW (concealed carry permit) Illinois is not one of them and the only state that does not issue a CCW. After a pardon from the Governor In Illinois your rights are restored nationwide and you can acquire a CCW permit in any other state except Illinois.