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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
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those in The Woodlands, TX, and surrounding areas, more information can be found through ABC13 Houston, which reported on the Justice Department's new rule.
The Justice Department has created a new rule that affects individuals with felony convictions. This rule allows people who have been prohibited from owning firearms due to their criminal history to apply for reinstatement of their gun rights. The rule was finalized on Monday, paving the way for these individuals to potentially regain their rights.
Further details about the rule and the application process are available from the source. For those in The Woodlands , TX, and surrounding areas, more information can be found through ABC13 Houston, which reported on the Justice Department's new rule.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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