The National Rifle Association of America today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Justice's Rule on Second Amendment Rights Restoration:

"NRA has long championed full restoration of Second Amendment rights for individuals who paid their debts to society and who are not demonstrably dangerous to public safety. NRA submitted extensive comments in response to the original proposal to ensure the process was fair, accessible, and consistent with the underlying statute. While the final rule falls short on a few of these suggestions, it is an important step in the right direction. As ever, we will continue our advocacy to ensure no American is unduly deprived of the right to keep and bear arms." - NRA

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About the NRA: The National Rifle Association is America's longest-standing civil rights organization. Founded in 1871, the NRA is the premier defender of Second Amendment rights and the leading source of firearms education, training, and safety programs in the United States.