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. |
