by Barton Morris | Oct 8, 2026 | Blog
The government application fee for federal firearm rights restoration under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c) is $30. But that is only one part of the cost. Applicants also need electronic fingerprints, criminal records, and court documents, and some cases may involve additional...
by Barton Morris | Oct 8, 2026 | Blog
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Department of Justice opens the federal firearm rights restoration application under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c) to the general public for the first time, and only the first 5,000 people to apply will be accepted, on what the Department...
by Barton Morris | Oct 8, 2026 | Blog
Federal firearm rights restoration under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c) is an online application to the Attorney General, administered by the Office of the Pardon Attorney, that asks the Department of Justice to lift your federal firearm prohibition. The Department describes the...
by Aaron Glinski | Jul 28, 2026 | Blog
If you lost your gun rights because of an old felony, you have probably been watching the news and waiting. A lot of people are. Here is where things actually stand, and what your choices look like right now. What happened with 925(c) There is a federal law, 18...
by Barton Morris | Jul 14, 2026 | Blog
By Barton Morris | June 18, 2026 On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 9-0 decision that changes the landscape for tens of thousands of Americans. In United States v. Hemani, No. 24-1234, the Court held that the government cannot...
by Aaron Glinski | May 13, 2026 | Blog
For many people, losing firearm rights after a criminal conviction or other disqualifying event can feel permanent. Under federal law, certain individuals are prohibited from possessing, receiving, shipping, or transporting firearms and ammunition. But there is a...
