Restoring your gun rights in Tennessee can be done. One consequence of a felony conviction or a conviction of domestic violence is the loss of your gun rights. Because of one mistake in your past the Second Amendment no longer guarantees your right to own a firearm.

Especially in the South gun rights are not just a right preserved in the United States and Tennessee Constitutions, they are a key part of our culture. Currently law abiding citizens don’t have to be shut out of that central part of our Southern tradition.

How to Get My Gun Rights Restored in Tennessee

People often ask “How do I get my gun rights restored in Tennessee?” There area few legal ways to get your run rights restored.

In Tennessee, there are three options. One is the restoration of citizenship through the courts in Tennessee. Gun rights restoration can also happen by getting a pardon from the governor. And the third is expungement of the offending conviction.

Which one is best to pursue depends on each individual situation.

Not everyone is eligible for expungement or the restoration of citizenship. Everyone can eventually be eligible for a pardon. What is best for your particular situation is something we are free to discuss. As in, the consultation is free.

In short, something can be done, and if you’ve been living with this constitutional disability for years now is the time to take action.

Contact us today. We can get started immediately getting your gun rights restored in Tennessee.

How to Get Your Citizenship and Gun Rights Restored in Tennessee

If you’ve been convicted of a felony in Tennessee (or even another state), you probably already know that you lost some important rights — like voting, serving on a jury, running for office, and owning a firearm.

What a lot of people don’t know is that you can actually get those rights back — it just takes the right process and a little help.

At Moore Law, we help people just like you every day. Folks who’ve turned their lives around and just want to hunt again, protect their home, or vote for their kids’ future.

Let’s break it down in plain English.

Step 1: Restore Your Citizenship Rights

In Tennessee, the first thing you’ve got to do is get your citizenship rights restored. This includes your:

  • Right to vote,

  • Right to run for office,

  • Right to serve on a jury,

  • Right to own a firearm.

You can apply to get those rights back once you’ve finished your sentence, including probation or parole, and paid off any fines, fees, or restitution.

 

Step 2: Restore Your Gun Rights

Getting your gun rights back is not automatic.

You’ll need to file a petition in court and ask a judge to restore your right to own and possess firearms. You’ll need to show the judge that:

  • You’ve stayed out of trouble,

  • You’re not a danger to yourself or others,

  • You’re living a responsible life now.

We usually recommend showing that you want your rights back for a good reason — like hunting with your family, sport shooting, or protecting your home.

Some Charges Make It Tougher

Some felony convictions make it a lot harder (or sometimes impossible) to restore gun rights — especially:

  • Violent crimes,

  • Domestic violence,

  • Drug charges,

  • Felony gun charges.

But don’t assume you’re out of luck — let us take a look at your record first. We’ve helped people with tougher cases before.

How Long Does It Take?

Restoring your gun rights is a complicated process — and this is a bit more involved.

  • We file a petition in your local circuit court asking a judge to restore your right to own and carry a firearm.

  • In most cases, we need to gather documents, possibly letters of support, and show that you’ve stayed out of trouble.

  • The court may schedule a hearing, where we’ll appear before the judge and present your case.

  • Depending on how busy your local court is, this whole process usually takes three to six months.

Some counties are quicker, others move slower — especially if the court wants more evidence.

Can Moore Law Help Speed It Up?

Yes — one of the biggest reasons folks come to us is because they don’t want to get stuck in red tape. We’ve done this process so many times, we know:

  • Who to contact,

  • What paperwork to gather,

  • And how to avoid common delays.

We stay on top of your case, keep the pressure on, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Moore Law Can Help

This stuff can get complicated, but we’ve helped a lot of good people in Tennessee get their rights back. We’ll:

  • Look at your record,

  • Let you know your options,

  • Handle the paperwork,

  • Stand by your side in court if needed.

We know what’s at stake. For many of our clients, it’s not just about a gun — it’s about freedom, family, and feeling like yourself again.

Want to find out if you’re eligible?
Reach out and give us a call today or start a chat right here on the website!