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Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points For those in the San Francisco area seeking more information, ABC7 News is a available resource to learn more about the Justice Department's new rule and its implications. Further details about this new rule can be found through ABC7 News.
A new rule has been finalized by the Justice Department, creating a pathway for certain individuals to restore their gun rights. This change affects people who were previously barred from owning firearms due to felony convictions.
The rule allows these individuals to apply for reinstatement of their gun rights. Further details about this new rule can be found through ABC7 News.
For those in the San Francisco area seeking more information, ABC7 News is a available resource to learn more about the Justice Department's new rule and its implications.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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