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Ohio Firearm Rights Restoration

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In Ohio, firearm rights restoration is governed by Ohio Revised Code § 2923.14. If you have lost your firearm rights due to a conviction, you may apply to the Court of Common Pleas in your county of residence. The court can restore your rights if:

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You have fully completed your sentence (“final discharge”)

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You have lived a law-abiding life since
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You are not otherwise prohibited under state or federal law

It’s important to note: restoration under Ohio law does not automatically remove federal firearm disabilities unless all civil rights are restored.

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Crimes That Make You Ineligible

Relief is not available if you have been convicted (two or more times) of:

Felony firearm (O.R.C. 2941.141)

Possession of an automatic weapon or suppressor (O.R.C. 2941.144)

Discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle (O.R.C. 2923.146)

Discharge of a firearm at a police officer

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Sealing vs. Expungement in Ohio

Ohio law distinguishes between record sealing and expungement.

Sealing (R.C. 2953.32)

Restricts public access but records remain available to courts and law enforcement.

Expungement (R.C. 2953.37)

Permanently deletes the record, making it irretrievable. Available only in limited circumstances.

The two processes are governed by separate statutory provisions and have different legal consequences, with expungement being the more drastic remedy and available in more limited circumstances.

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Not all convictions are eligible for sealing or expungement. Disqualifying offenses include:

  • Felonies of violence (e.g., felonious assault, manslaughter, murder, armed robbery)
  • Sexually oriented offenses requiring registration
  • Offenses involving victims under 13 (with limited exceptions)
  • Felony 1st- and 2nd-degree convictions
  • Certain domestic violence and higher-level felony convictions
Waiting Periods Before Applying

Waiting Periods Before Applying

After completing your sentence (“final discharge”), you must wait:

  • 3 years for one or two third-degree felonies
  • 1 year for fourth- or fifth-degree felonies or misdemeanors
  • 7 years for convictions involving soliciting improper compensation
  • 5 years after the end of sex offender registration requirements
  • 6 months for minor misdemeanors

“Final discharge” includes incarceration, probation, and payment of all restitution.

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At Armed Again, powered by The Law Offices of Barton Morris, we help Ohio residents understand their eligibility and guide them through every step of the firearm rights restoration process.

Contact us today to see if you qualify to restore your gun rights in Ohio.