Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Re: regaining gun rights

You must go before a court of competent jurisdiction and have your right to bear arms restored to you. It is likely best to contact an attorney to assist you with this process. Contact me directly if you'd like further assistance.

At your service,

Re: regaining gun rights

You must go before a court of competent jurisdiction and have your right to bear arms restored to you. It is likely best to contact an attorney to assist you with this process. Contact me directly if you'd like further assistance.

At your service,

Re: regaining gun rights

You must go before a court of competent jurisdiction and have your right to bear arms restored to you. It is likely best to contact an attorney to assist you with this process. Contact me directly if you'd like further assistance.

At your service,

Re: regaining gun rights

The first issue is whether you lost the right to possess firearms, and that depends primarily on whether you were "convicted". It is possible to be prohibited under state law, but not federal law. And if prohibited, it may be that you can regain firearm rights under state law, but not under federal law.

You can find a discussion of the issue at www.washrecord.com . For a specific opinion in your case, you would be well advised to retain an attorney who handles these matters.

If you are limited to restoring your gun rights under state law, which requires a petition and order in superior court, you would only be able to possess muzzleloaders.

Currently the only remedy for removing a firearm disability under federal law for a state DV misdemeanor is a goveror's pardon.

But again . . . you may not be prohibited. You would be wise to consult an attorney who handles restoration of firearm rights.