Gun Rights Restoration

The right to bear arms is protected by both the United States Constitution and the Washington State Constitution. The Second Amendment (1791) declares that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed," and Washington's Constitution, Article I, Section 24 (1889), protects individual citizens' right to bear arms in self-defense and in defense of the state. The Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer understands the American tradition of private firearm ownership and aggressively pursues restoration of our clients' constitutional firearm rights.

How Firearm Rights Are Lost

Your right to possess firearms in Washington can become suspended or revoked through:

• Felony convictions
• Misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence
• Involuntary psychiatric commitment
• No-contact orders or protection orders that include language restricting firearm possession

Eligibility for Restoration

Class B or C Felony Convictions

• Five or more years in the community without new crimes
• Conviction is not a Class A felony or sex offense
• No pending criminal charges in any court
• No prior disqualifying felony convictions
• No civil or criminal court orders prohibiting firearm possession
• No involuntary mental health commitment history

Disqualifying Misdemeanor Convictions

• More than three years in the community without a new conviction
• No pending criminal charges
• No prior disqualifying felony convictions
• All sentence conditions and monetary obligations completed
• No prohibiting court orders or involuntary mental health commitment

Mixed Conviction History

Clients with a combination of felony and misdemeanor convictions may still qualify for restoration. We also offer criminal record cleanup services that can help make clients eligible for firearm rights restoration who might not otherwise qualify.

Statewide Service with Rapid Results

We serve clients throughout Washington State, including Spokane, Walla Walla, Seattle, Vancouver, Kent, Yakima, and all other communities. Our process is designed for speed and efficiency -- we typically file petitions within 24 hours and restoration can often be completed within 2-3 weeks, frequently with no required court appearances. Upon restoration, we immediately notify the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

If your firearm rights have been suspended or revoked, call the Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer for a confidential telephone consultation to determine whether you meet the criteria for restoration.