How Do You Restore Gun Rights After a Felony in Arizona?

What It Does (and Doesn’t Do)

The Statute, in Plain Terms

After a felony, you apply under A.R.S. § 13-925 to restore your right to possess a firearm. The waiting period is generally two years from absolute discharge for most felonies, and longer for serious offenses. If your conviction was an undesignated class 6 felony, a cleaner route is often A.R.S. § 13-604, which reduces it to a misdemeanor, and because misdemeanors do not bar firearm possession, your rights return automatically.

Who Qualifies

You may apply if enough time has passed since your absolute discharge, generally two years for most felonies, and you have paid restitution. Serious and dangerous offenses face longer waits or tougher standards. If you have a class 6 undesignated felony, reduction to a misdemeanor is often the faster path. We review your record and pick the right one.

The Process, Step by Step

1. Confirm your discharge date and the class of your felony.
2. Choose the path: 13-925 application, or 13-604 class 6 reduction.
3. File in the convicting court, the prosecutor may respond.
4. The judge restores your rights or reduces the felony.
5. Confirm federal status, since federal law can differ.

We handle every step so you never guess at a form or deadline. Call 623-321-4699 for a free record review.