Restoration of Gun rights Lawyers

PENNSYLVANIA STATE BASED RESTORATIONS:

Pennsylvania law historically has made it very difficult for persons convicted of felony offenses (or Misdemeanors of the First Degree) to receive a gun rights restoration.  In the past, the only path forward for many of these folks was to receive a pardon from the governor.  However, beginning March 20, 2025, the Department of Justice re-opened a path for a federal restoration via 18 U.S.C. 925.  If one is able to successfully restore gun rights pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 925 at the federal level, they will also likely be able to restore their rights in Pennsylvania via 18 Pa.C.S. 6105.

Alternatively, some individuals are prohibited ONLY by Pennsylvania law (and not federal law).  These may be individuals prohibited by virtue of having been convicted of a specific crime outlined in 18 Pa.C.S. 6105, or by way of certain mental health commitments.  

When it comes to mental health commitments under Section 302 (or 303, etc.) of Pennsylvania's Mental Health Procedures Act, you may be eligible either for expungement or restoration to restore your gun rights.

If you are currently ineligible to possess firearms and want to restore your rights, contact the attorneys at Ambler Law Offices (717-525-5822) for a consultation.