Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

can I get my rights to own a firearm back ever ?

If I was convicted of a felony in Virginia and/or in Maryland more than 20 years ago, is it possible to restore the right to possess or own a firearm ? Both felonies were non-violent and non-drug related.


Asked on 8/29/06, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: can I get my rights to own a firearm back ever ?

Yes, in Virginia one is eligible to apply for what's called a restoration of (civil) rights three years after conviction for a nonviolent felony. The, once the person has had his or her civil rights restored, meaning the right to vote, sit on a jury, hold public office, and function as a notary public, such person is then eligible to apply to the court where he or she was convicted for restoration of gun ownership rights.

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Answered on 8/29/06, 5:46 pm


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