Getting Gun Rights Restored

[br0ken85]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana

I have a nonviolent felony conviction (drug charge) on my record from 2005 in the state of Louisiana. My research has shown that Louisiana allows felons with a nonviolent conviction to have their gun rights restored if they do not have any other convictions for 10 years after their original conviction, which I have not. Are my gun rights automatically restored? If not, can someone point me in the direction of somewhere I could possibly find information on what needs to be done to have these rights restored. Thanks in advance!

 

[drruthless]

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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana

I have a nonviolent felony conviction (drug charge) on my record from 2005 in the state of Louisiana. My research has shown that Louisiana allows felons with a nonviolent conviction to have their gun rights restored if they do not have any other convictions for 10 years after their original conviction, which I have not. Are my gun rights automatically restored? If not, can someone point me in the direction of somewhere I could possibly find information on what needs to be done to have these rights restored. Thanks in advance!

I'm going to out on a limb but,
have you tried a gun store yet? they are sure to be the most knowable on the subject of your queries.

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[Mass_Shyster]

I'm going to out on a limb but,
have you tried a gun store yet? they are sure to be the most knowable on the subject of your queries.

I disagree. I've found that gun shop owners and police officers tend to be confident while giving incorrect advice.

 

[FlyingRon]

Provided you were not convicted of possession a drug whlie committing the drug crime, you are right that as far as Louisiana is concerned, your firearms rights are automatically restored after ten years (provided you don't have any more convictions). See La RS 14:95. Your eligibility for a concealed permit however does not get restored if I read things right La RS 40:1379.3.

If you need further help, there are a whole slew of attorneys that specialize in firearms rights cases.

 

[drruthless]

I disagree. I've found that gun shop owners and police officers tend to be confident while giving incorrect advice.

I have to agree with your disagree.

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