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Rights restoration - suppressor ownership
Posted: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:42:15
by TechGuy
I had my rights to own firearms in VA restored. I have also obtained a permit to carry a concealed weapon. I want to get a suppressor using an NFA trust. I have not been able to find information that indicates if I can legally own a suppressor and was wondering if anyone knows the answer.
Re: Rights restoration - suppressor ownership
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 07:17:33
by jdonovan
You are in a less well traveled/known area.
As a layperson, I would assume if you have had a restoration of rights, then that was a complete restoration of rights, which should include possession of NFA items.
You can call the ATF's NFA branch, and ask them if you submitted an application would be be approved? I'm sure checking the box on the form 1/4 that says yes "convicted of a crime" will put your application into the careful review pile, but that doesn't automatically equal a rejection.
If you want a legal opinion, ask a lawyer.
Re: Rights restoration - suppressor ownership
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:07:32
by Viper21
jdonovan wrote:You are in a less well traveled/known area.
As a layperson, I would assume if you have had a restoration of rights, then that was a complete restoration of rights, which should include possession of NFA items.
You can call the ATF's NFA branch, and ask them if you submitted an application would be be approved? I'm sure checking the box on the form 1/4 that says yes "convicted of a crime" will put your application into the careful review pile, but that doesn't automatically equal a rejection.
If you want a legal opinion, ask a lawyer.
I can't speak to the NFA forms but..... on the regular purchase forms, you do NOT check the box for "convicted of a crime", IF you have been pardoned or had firearm rights restored. It specifically states so on the back side of form. A check of yes on the conviction box is automatic denial. Sounds silly but.... read the form/s completely, front & back.
Re: Rights restoration - suppressor ownership
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:47:02
by jdonovan
just read the directions on the form-4. looks like the same general direction applies. I don't have a 4473 to compare to for exact wording differences.
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...the person has been pardoned, the conviction has been expunged or set aside, or the person has had their civil rights (the right to vote, sit on a jury, and hold public office) taken away and later restored AND (2) the person is not prohibited by the law of the jurisdiction where the conviction occurred from receiving or possessing firearms. Persons subject to this exception should mark “no” in the applicable box.
Re: Rights restoration - suppressor ownership
Posted: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:43:20
by GregVa
Techguy,
I used John to set up my trust, and he also does rights restoration, so I think he would know
http://johnpierceesq.com
good luck!