Can a person convicted of federal crime own a gun in state of VA

Assuming this conviction was for a felony, you will first need to file the paperwork (petition) with the Secretary of the Commonwealth to have your civil rights restored. (The forms with instructions can be downloaded from the SOC's website.)

Once you've received a restoration of civil rights from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, you can then file a petition with your local circuit court to be granted the right to own and/or possess a firearm and ammunition within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

M.E. Hendrickson, Esq.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

As a convicted felon, you are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm.

The mechanism to restore your right to possess a firearm has been "de-funded" by Congress for years.

So, to get your right restored under federal law, you need a pardon from the President.

As a convicted felon, you are prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm.

The mechanism to restore your right to possess a firearm has been "de-funded" by Congress for years.

So, to get your right restored under federal law, you need a pardon from the President.

Under federal law a felon may not possess a gun.

Check about state laws but also make sure you have your attorney advise you about the federal ban on felons possessing a gun.

Good luck to you.

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