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Federal Register · July 22, 2025
The title they went with Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms Noisy translates that to

People previously barred from owning guns can now apply to get their rights back

What happened
The Justice Department is proposing new rules for people who want to regain their right to own firearms. These rules will guide how the government decides if someone previously prohibited from owning a gun can safely do so again.
Why it matters
Federal law currently prevents certain people from owning firearms, often for life. This proposal creates a clear path for those individuals to ask for their rights back. It means the government will have a standardized way to assess if someone is no longer a danger to public safety, rather than making ad-hoc decisions.
The signal
Watch for how many applications are filed and approved under these new criteria, and whether the process is faster or more consistent than previous methods.
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