NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

Petition to Restore Firearm Rights After Conviction

G.S. 14-415.4 — Restores NC state firearm rights only. 20-year waiting period from completion of all supervision. Not available for violent felonies.
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THIS FORM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR: murder, rape, sex offense, arson, burglary, robbery, assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, or any felony involving violence or sexual assault. This petition restores NC STATE firearm rights only — it does NOT restore federal rights under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) for federal felony convictions.

01 ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02 PETITIONER INFORMATION
03 CONVICTION HISTORY

List ALL convictions that disabled your firearm rights. Use the Add Conviction button for multiple convictions.

04 ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATIONS

Must be at least 20 years. Includes probation, parole, and post-release supervision from all convictions listed above.

If YES, petitioner is ineligible. This petition should NOT be filed.

If YES, this petition is NOT available. G.S. 14-415.4 excludes all violent felonies including murder, rape, sex offense, arson, burglary, robbery, assault with deadly weapon.

05 CHARACTER EVIDENCE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
FILING COUNTY
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G.S. 14-415.4 — KEY RULES

  • Restores NC STATE firearm rights only — does NOT restore federal rights (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) for federal felony convictions
  • Must wait 20 years from completion of ALL supervision — probation, parole, and post-release supervision
  • NOT available for: murder, rape, sex offense, arson, burglary, robbery, assault with deadly weapon, or any felony involving violence or domestic violence
  • No violent misdemeanor convictions in the past 20 years
  • Court weighs: nature of original offense, conduct since conviction, public safety, character evidence

WHAT TO BRING TO COURT

  • Certified copy of conviction judgment(s)
  • Discharge papers from probation/parole
  • Character reference letters (3–5 recommended)
  • Employment verification or records
  • Community service / civic involvement documentation
  • If granted: firearms purchase still requires dealer NICS background check — NICS may still flag federal prohibition

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 14-415.4Restoration of firearm rights
G.S. 14-415.1Felony firearms prohibition
18 U.S.C. § 922(g)Federal prohibition (separate)

NEED AN ATTORNEY?

  • This petition requires a licensed NC attorney to review eligibility and file
  • Barker Richardson, PLLC → — criminal defense statewide NC