[Texas Fossil]

The issue is denial of firearms for violent felons.

Many felony crimes are not that nature, but the law says they should be punished by denying voting and owning firearms.

At some point in most states it is possible to get that reversed in court. Showing no further crimes and a changed life.

[Svartalfiar]

The issue is denial of firearms for violent felons.

Many felony crimes are not that nature, but the law says they should be punished by denying voting and owning firearms.

But it's irrelevant what the felony was. If they have completed the full terms of their repayment to society, then why are this still considered to be less of a citizen? If they have been fully released (not on parole, actually released), then they should be a full citizen. If they can't be trusted with their return of their rights, then why can they be trusted to be released from jail?