Attorney General Blanche Launches New Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Process

Attorney General Todd Blanche, in one of his initial actions, finalized a federal regulation and introduced a new process on August 17, 2026, allowing eligible individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to apply for the restoration of their federal firearm rights. This initiative aims to protect Second Amendment rights while maintaining public safety, with strong presumptions against relief for individuals whose past conduct indicates heightened risks.