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Justice Department creates a new pathway to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points For those in Bellaire, TX, and surrounding areas, more information can be found through sources such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the Justice Department's new rule. A new rule has been finalized by the Justice Department, creating a pathway for certain individuals to restore their gun rights.
A new rule has been finalized by the Justice Department, creating a pathway for certain individuals to restore their gun rights. This applies to people who have been convicted of felonies and as a result, were barred from owning firearms. The rule, which was finalized on Monday, will allow these individuals to apply for reinstatement of their gun rights.
Further details about the rule and the application process are available from the Justice Department. For those in Bellaire , TX, and surrounding areas, more information can be found through sources such as ABC13 Houston, which reported on the Justice Department's new rule.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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