QUESTION
Do I need to get my felony conviction expunged to apply to get my gun rights back?
Asked on Jun 27th, 2014 on Expungements - Washington
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I have a felony conviction from 35 years ago. I would like to get my gun rights back so I can do some hunting. I have no other violations since. How can I do this?
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I don't know if you can. It depends on what the charge was and if it can be reduced to a misdemeanor or not.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Ruth Emily Vogel
You need to request to have you right to possess a firearm restored. That is separate from expungement although expungement is also a good idea. For firearms you need to file a petition with the court that sentenced you.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 9:28 AM