RESTORING YOUR RIGHTS STARTS WITH UNDERSTANDING YOUR RECORD.
A conviction can continue affecting employment, licensing, housing, voting, firearm rights, professional opportunities, and other areas long after a sentence has been completed. The remedies available are not the same in every jurisdiction. Pardon Process helps individuals
understand which restoration processes may apply to their circumstances and what preparation may be required.
NOTICE AT TOP OF PAGE
Pardon Process is NOT the United States Department of Justice.
We do not decide Federal Firearm Rights Restoration applications.
The federal program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney.
Pardon Process provides independent education, process information, preparation assistance, and related support.
State pardons
THE NEW FEDERAL PROCESS
The Department of Justice has established a new process through which eligible individuals may apply for restoration of their federal firearm rights.
Current DOJ rollout information should be displayed prominently.
PUBLIC APPLICATION OPENING
NOVEMBER 4, 2026
INITIAL PUBLIC PHASE
FIRST 5,000 APPLICANTS
OFFICIAL DOJ LINK
YOU ARE LEAVING PARDONPROCESS.COM AND ENTERING AN OFFICIAL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WEBSITE.
Add note:
Dates and requirements are controlled by the Department of Justice and may change. Applicants should always verify current information directly with DOJ.
IMPORTANT STATE RIGHTS NOTICE
Restoration of federal firearm rights does not necessarily remove state or tribal firearm restrictions.
Individuals may have separate state restrictions that require different action.
Pardon Process does not provide legal advice.
Free live training
FREE LIVE FEDERAL FIREARM RIGHTS RESTORATION TRAINING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
10:00 AM ET LIVE ONLINE FREE TO THE PUBLIC
American King Foundation
Host organization
The public Federal Firearm Rights Restoration process is approaching.
American King Foundation is providing a free educational training to help individuals understand the new DOJ process and begin preparing before the public application phase opens.
TRAINING TOPICS
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Understanding the federal restoration process
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Federal versus state restrictions
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Preparing criminal-history information
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Required documentation
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Electronic fingerprints
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Character references
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DOJ application steps
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Important deadlines
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Presumptive disqualifiers
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Common preparation mistakes
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Question-and-answer session
Important Disclaimer:
PardonProcess.com is a private application-assistance and educational service. We are not a law firm, government agency, or the Office of the Pardon Attorney. We do not sell, promise, or guarantee pardons or any particular government outcome. Payment is for review, preparation, education, and application-assistance services only. Final decisions are made solely by the appropriate governmental authority. Eligibility and procedures vary by state and jurisdiction.
Free live training
FREE LIVE FEDERAL FIREARM RIGHTS RESTORATION TRAINING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
10:00 AM ET LIVE ONLINE FREE TO THE PUBLIC
American King Foundation
Host organization
The public Federal Firearm Rights Restoration process is approaching.
American King Foundation is providing a free educational training to help individuals understand the new DOJ process and begin preparing before the public application phase opens.
TRAINING TOPICS
-
Understanding the federal restoration process
-
Federal versus state restrictions
-
Preparing criminal-history information
-
Required documentation
-
Electronic fingerprints
-
Character references
-
DOJ application steps
-
Important deadlines
-
Presumptive disqualifiers
-
Common preparation mistakes
-
Question-and-answer session