[skeet]

In theory you can apply to have your rights(2nd amendment too) restored but the agency that is supposed to do the job has not funded the program in years and therefore there is no program. You could probably pay to do the job yourself but the Feds are the ones that do it so I don't know how you could get it done.. And not only that if the state you live in declines to recognize the restoration..it doesn't mean squat. The program was called Relief from Disabilities and was supposedly done by the BATF. It was required by the 1968 GCA but they just don't fund it. I have a friend that applied and they just said they didn't do it any longer. And not only that the fellow pled guilty to a felony in court..the plea was accepted. He did 4 yrs of probation and restoration of money. At the same time the judge told him he would be allowed to have a shotgun and a 22 rifle!!?? This is not allowed under the gun control act of 68 but at one time half of that law was ignored by local courts.
As far as restoring rights. Repeat offenders of any kind ...No They didn't become repentant or learn anything by their incarceration . Violent offenders...NO. They are violent...why give 'em a gun?? White collar crime etc....Yeah I could live with that. I am a believer of the 2 time rule. Once is happenstance..2nd is enemy action and to be dealt with in like manner. There ain't any coincidence!