Restricting firearm access for individuals convicted of hate crime misdemeanors.
This law expands federal prohibitions on firearm possession. Individuals convicted of specific misdemeanors motivated by hate, involving the use or threat of force, will lose their right to purchase and possess firearms. The goal is to enhance public safety by disarming individuals whose actions are driven by prejudice, directly impacting the security of vulnerable communities.
Key points
The new firearm prohibition applies to individuals convicted of misdemeanors motivated by hate (e.g., based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability) if the offense involved the use or threat of physical force.
The prohibition also covers individuals whose misdemeanor sentence was enhanced by a court specifically due to hate or bias motivation.
The ban does not apply if the conviction has been expunged, set aside, or if civil rights have been restored, provided the restoration document does not explicitly prohibit firearm possession.
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