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September 25, 2026
DOJ says the application opens to invited candidates.
2026 DOJ Rollout
Federal Firearm Rights Restoration: Key 2026 Dates.
DOJ is launching the restored federal process in stages. These are the dates currently published by the Department of Justice.
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November 4, 2026
DOJ says the application opens to the public, with the first 5,000 candidates able to apply on a first-come, first-served basis.
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January 4, 2027
DOJ says 500 more public candidates can apply and the application-fee phase begins.
Dates can change. This page summarizes DOJ's current published rollout. Always check the official DOJ FFRR site for the latest status before acting.
HEAR IT FROM DOJ
Official Federal Firearm Rights Restoration Overview
The Department of Justice has published an overview of the restored federal process. Watch it here without leaving RESTORE2ND.
Official video source: U.S. Department of Justice / Office of the Pardon Attorney. RESTORE2ND is not affiliated with or endorsed by DOJ.