Individuals convicted of a misdemeanor domestic offense as first-time offenders should have their Second Amendment rights reinstated after a period of ten years, provided they have no subsequent criminal charges.
People, particularly young individuals, make mistakes, and many U.S. citizens have a single misdemeanor domestic conviction on their records—yet maintain clean records for 10, even 15, years thereafter.
These individuals, having demonstrated their commitment to being responsible, law-abiding citizens, deserve the opportunity to regain their Second Amendment rights. They are hardworking Americans who simply wish to protect themselves and their families.
It is unjust for offenses committed in youth to continue to hinder the rights of individuals, now in their 40s, who are unable to exercise their right to self-defense due to outdated restrictions. This continued penalty fails to acknowledge their rehabilitation and the passage of time.