Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Restoration of gun rights

I have a conviction on my record for 4th degree assault/DV. With that comes the restrictions of my gun rights. I would like to get my gun rights back. How do I do this? I live in Washington State.


Asked on 1/25/07, 6:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Paul Ferris Law Office of Paul T. Ferris

Re: Restoration of gun rights

You may be eligible to regain your right to possess firearms under state law; however, whether you can do so under federal law depends on a number of factors.

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.

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Answered on 1/25/07, 6:48 pm


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