Please take a moment to help with this proposed rule change.




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John – For more than 30 years, a reckless government policy has robbed
law-abiding Americans of their Second Amendment rights, often without due
process or any chance to appeal.



In 1992, the so-called “Schumer Amendment” gave the ATF sweeping authority to
permanently ban gun ownership for people with certain non-violent offenses or
temporary mental health commitments.



Now, for the first time in 32 years, the DOJ is proposing a rule that could
finally begin to restore those rights.



The deadline to submit your public comment is Monday, October 20 at 11:59 p.m.
ET.



Please consider copying and pasting the letter below to submit your comment to
the DOJ:
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As a member of Gun Owners of America and a strong supporter of the Second
Amendment, I write in support of the DOJ’s proposal to create a process for
restoring firearm rights under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c).



This rule is an important step toward protecting the constitutional rights of
Americans who have demonstrated that they can responsibly exercise their right
to keep and bear arms. However, I urge the DOJ to make several improvements
before finalizing it:

* Add application tracking. Create an online portal so applicants can check
their submission status and receive updates on review progress.
* Establish a decision timeline. Set a reasonable deadline for DOJ to issue
decisions to prevent unnecessary delays.
* Reconsider presumptive denials. Nonviolent firearm-related offenses, such
as simple possession or administrative violations, should not automatically
disqualify applicants from relief. No one should ever lose their Second
Amendment rights for peacefully possessing a firearm in a gun-free zone!
* Shorten the five-year waiting period. The rule should focus on whether
someone poses a danger, not on arbitrary timelines, especially for those
convicted under unconstitutional gun bans at the state level.
Restoring the rights of nonviolent, law-abiding Americans strengthens the core
purpose of the Second Amendment: securing liberty and self-defense. I urge DOJ
to adopt these changes to ensure the process is fair, transparent, and
efficient.



Thank you for considering my comments.



SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS
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Gun Owners of America submitted its comments
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yesterday. Thank you for joining us in ratcheting up the pressure to get the
above, important changes added to the DOJ’s proposal.


In liberty,


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Erich Pratt

Senior Vice President, Gun Owners of America
 




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