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Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the rule and application process are available from the Justice Department, as reported by KSAT 12. The Justice Department has created a new pathway for individuals convicted of felonies to restore their gun rights.
The Justice Department has created a new pathway for individuals convicted of felonies to restore their gun rights. A rule finalized on Monday allows those barred from owning firearms due to criminal convictions to apply for reinstatement.
This development is seen as a victory for Second Amendment advocates. The new process aims to balance public safety with the rights of deserving Americans.
Further details on the rule and application process are available from the Justice Department, as reported by KSAT 12.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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