Second Amendment Rights For Felons In Queens
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The state offers two different types of certificates that can restore gun rights in some cases. Those seeking to regain their firearm rights must apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct from the New York State Board of Parole or a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities is granted by the court.
Prop 47 Does Not Restore Firearm Rights A Prop 47 reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor will not restore your firearm rights. In order to restore your firearm rights, you will first need to reduce your felony to a misdemeanor for all purposes under Penal Code 17b, not Prop 47.
For those with more than one conviction, the court may restore firearms rights two years after completion of sentence for most felonies, or after 10 years for a serious felony (such as murder or sexual assault). For a person convicted of a “dangerous felony” firearms rights may only be restored by pardon.
You will be disqualified for a firearms permit if you have a NYS felony or "serious offense" conviction as defined below. It is advised you disclose your convictions from any jurisdiction as accurately as possible. Convictions from out- of-state may require additional evaluation.
The Second Amendment Permits The Disarming of “Dangerous” Felons. Each year, more than 8,000 people are convicted for unlawful possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). About 90% of those cases arose from gun possession by a felon.
You don't need an attorney! If you can fill out simple forms and provide copies of records then you can do it. I regained my firearm rights as well as acquired a concealed carry permit...all on my own. Just by following the steps required by the Commonwealth- all of which are available online.
As a result of felony and certain misdemeanor convictions, parolees may be prohibited by law from engaging in certain types of employment and from applying for certain types of licenses. These disabilities may continue even after completion of the sentence imposed by the Court.
