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1. Are You Eligible to Restore Your Gun Rights?
On August 17, 2026, the federal government announced a new federal firearm restoration process that had been dormant for over 30 years. 18 U.S.C. 925(c). This open up a new avenue for certain eligible people who want to restore their firearms.
However, the laws are complicated. You may be eligible under the state process but not the federal process, but not the state process. Or you may be eligible under the federal process but not the state process. Or you may be eligible under both, but facts may make one route make more sense than others. A few of the most important questions are:
What state are you a resident of?
What state were you convicted in?
What offense were you convicted of?
How long ago were you discharged from probation or supervised release?
Minnesota
In Minnesota, there is primarily relief through (1) state pardons under Minnesota Stat. § 638.12; (2) state firearm rights restoration under Minnesota Stat. § 609.165; or (3) federal firearm restoration through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Eligibility and strategy considerations about what to pursue will depend on your situation. Out of state convictions may complicate the situation significantly.
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, there is primarily relief through (1) state pardons for adult felony convictions under the Wisconsin Constitution article V, § 6; (2) state firearm restoration for juvenile adjudications under Wis. Stat. § 941.29 (8); or (3) federal firearm restoration through 18 U.S.C. 925(c). Eligibility and strategy considerations about what to pursue will depend on your situation. Out of state convictions may complicate the situation significantly.
2. Our Gun Rights Restoration Process
1. Free Case Review
We evaluate your situation to determine firearm rights restoration options.
2. Tailored Legal Strategy
If retained, we work with you to make the best possible case for your firearm rights to be restored. This involves both an offensive approach of forwarding the good while also utilizing a defensive approach to counteract being denied. I’ve seen many people try and do it themselves without a lawyer who get denied because of technicalities or ignorance about how the system works. You don’t want that to be you.
3. Representation after the petition or application is submitted
What occurs after you submit the application or petition varies significantly based on what avenue you are pursuing relief. In some situations it is a court hearing; in other situations it is a pardon hearing; and in others it is responding to a restoration specialist from the government. Regardless of the avenue, Peter Lindstrom will be by your side helping you as much as the law allows.
4. Firearm Rights Restored
If successful, you will have your firearm rights restored. For some that allows them to go hunting with their family. For others it allows them to keep a firearm at the home to protect their family. We can’t guarantee success because the final decision will be in the hands of a judge, governor, or other member of the government. But we can guarantee that we will use all our skill, knowledge, and know-how to put you in the best possible position for when the decision is made.
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 may 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. There is not space here to get into the nuances of the laws.
My record was expunged, 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.
5. Ready to Get Started?
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