Just curious how many here have had there firearms restored by the FLRB?

[Brandon1317]

Just was curious to see who has gone though the process with the FLRB and had there firearms rights restored.

 

[davemata]

 

[Mike S]

Massachusetts does not believe in self help.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Just was curious to see who has gone though the process with the FLRB and had there firearms rights restored.

If I understand it correctly, the FLRB can only grant licenses that were denied because of 'suitability'. If someone is statutorily disqualified, the FLRB can't do anything about it.

I don't think they've helped too many people.

 

[terraformer]

If I understand it correctly, the FLRB can only grant licenses that were denied because of 'suitability'. If someone is statutorily disqualified, the FLRB can't do anything about it.

I don't think they've helped too many people.

Other way around. They don't help suitability denials, only a very narrow set of statutorily DQ'd folks can apply.

 

[EddieCoyle]

So who do they help?

Also, is there no way to appeal a suitability denial?

 

[terraformer]

So who do they help?

Also, is there no way to appeal a suitability denial?

They typically see post '96 OUIs. If you only have one DQ misdemeanor (or multiple counts from the same event) they can review your case and restore your rights.

Suitability appeals are handled by the district courts.

 

[Kevlar]

So who do they help?

Individuals with select, singular (or multiple if arising from the same incident) misdemeanor convictions.

Also, is there no way to appeal a suitability denial?

It's appeal-able through District Court.

...the FLRB has the authority to review only misdemeanor convictions, and that the FLRB may not review convictions for:

a) an assault or battery on a family or household member, or a person with whom you have had a substantive dating relationship, as defined by G.L. c. 209A, § 1;
b) a crime involving use, possession, ownership, transfer, purchase, sale, lease, rental, receipt or transportation of weapons or ammunition for which a term of imprisonment may be imposed; or
c) a crime regulating the use, possession or sale of controlled substances.

In addition, the statute specifies that the FLRB may not review a petition if the petitioner:

a) has a disqualifying felony conviction;
b) has multiple misdemeanor convictions, unless the offenses arise from one incident;
c) was denied a license to carry on the basis of suitability rather than a disqualifying conviction (the District Court is the appropriate forum for appeal in this case); or
d) is disqualified for a reason other than a misdemeanor conviction, such as having an active warrant or restraining order.

Finally, the FLRB may not review a petition until after the passage of five (5) years since the misdemeanor conviction or release from supervision, whichever is last occurring.

http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/chsb/Petition and Instruction Letter.pdf

 

[Brandon1317]

I know that! But as mentioned in that post if you had it restored though the FLRB your in the same boat as me, a state license not recognized by the Feds for restoration of rights.