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1. Are You Eligible to Restore Your Gun Rights?
We restore gun rights in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Eligibility and strategy in restoring firearm rights vary greatly between the two states.
Minnesota
There are two primary ways to restore your gun rights in Minnesota.* They are: (1) pardon, and (2) gun rights restoration petition.
Your eligibility and what avenue of relief to pursue depends on several factors, including:
- If you were convicted of a felony, whether your felony conviction was considered a crime of violence under Minnesota Statute 624.712 subd. 5.
- If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, whether your crime constitutes a “crime of domestic violence” under 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(9).
- Whether you have been crime free for 5 years after being discharged from probation or expiration of sentence.
- Whether you have previously had a pardon application denied in the last five years.
- Whether you have previously had a gun rights restoration petition denied in the last three years.
The items in the above list do not necessarily shut the door on restoring your gun rights, but they may shift what options you may have or delay when you can pursue certain options. The big thing to keep in mind between the options of pursuing a pardon or a gun right restoration petition, is that a pardon will require you to go before the Clemency Review Commission to try and clear the record that is causing you to lose your firearm rights. By contrast, a gun rights restoration petition is a judicial process where there are arguments made to a judge to give you back your gun rights, but it does not clear your underlying criminal record.
Wisconsin
A pardon is the primary way to restore gun rights in Wisconsin.*
Your eligibility depends on several factors, including:
- If you were convicted of a misdemeanor, whether your crime constitutes a “crime of domestic violence” under 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(9).
- Whether you have been crime free for 5 years after being discharged from probation or expiration of sentence (this include the extended supervision portion of a sentence).
- Whether you have previously had a pardon application denied in the last 18 months.
Wisconsin is a more difficult state to restore your firearm rights than Minnesota. If you have been convicted of a felony, you lost your firearm rights under federal law. 18 U.S.C. 922 (g)(1). There is no process of automatic restoration of firearm rights like there is in Minnesota for certain crimes. In Wisconsin, you need to get a pardon if you want to get your firearm rights back after a felony conviction.
2. Our Gun Rights Restoration Process
- Free Case Review
We evaluate your record to determine firearm rights restoration options. - Tailored Legal Strategy
We prepare any gun rights restoration petitions, pardons, or potential other avenues to restore your gun rights on your behalf. We utilize the facts and the law to create the best possible argument. - Representation at Court Hearings if Necessary
Peter Lindstrom, Esq. will argue the issue to the judge if our arguments are in the district court. If the State opposes the motion, Peter will make counterarguments to whatever the State is arguing. If It is a pardon hearing, the protocols between Wisconsin and Minnesota vary widely. Peter will be by your side through whatever process we go to get your firearm rights back. - Firearm Rights Restored
If a judge or pardon board grants relief, you received your firearm rights back.
3. Why Clients Choose Our Firm
- ❄️ Law firm with a unique focus on clearing records such as convictions that bar you from gun rights.
- 🏆 Peter Lindstrom is a local and national award winning attorney
- 📞 Direct access to your attorney — not an assistant
- ⭐ Track record of success on clearing challenging criminal records
4. FAQ
I was not convicted of a domestic assault, why are my gun rights impacted?
The “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” rule is a federal law which defines the term differently than state statutes. It creates confusion as I have seen numerous law enforcement agencies misinterpret the law and say that people were not eligible for firearms when they were in fact ineligible. But the opposite can also be true, and there some offenses such as disorderly conduct that can still qualify as a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” even though state law has categorized as a different crime. But what subdivision of the statute can make a huge difference whether you are eligible or not eligible for firearms. Contact a gun rights restoration attorney about this issue if you want to figure out where you stand and what the best course of actions is.
My record was expunged in Minnesota, why are they saying I’m not allowed to have a firearm?
An expungement does not restore your gun rights. It is often more difficult to restore your gun rights if your record was expunged because there will be extra steps in order to figure out what and how to pursue getting your gun rights back.
I have a federal conviction that is impacting gun rights, can you help?
No. With few exceptions, federal pardons are the route that would need to be taken to restore gun rights for a federal conviction. Subzero does not assist with federal pardons.
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*Gun rights is an extremely complicated area of law. The interaction between state and federal law in complex. There are many exceptions and nuances to the law. Nothing on this page should be taken as legal advice. Speaking with a gun right restoration lawyer is advised before taking any action. Whenever this page refers to “common”, “most” or “primary ways”, it does so because a large proportion of people facing gun rights problems fall into this category. There are many other provisions within federal and state law that can cause issues for gun rights, which are beyond the scope of this page.