Existing collection in use without an OMB Control Number
No
Regular
Approved with change
09/25/2026
08/24/2026
In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved with the following terms of clearance: DOJ will need to update the Privacy Act statement in conjunction with this form to include the Federal Register citation associated with the System of Records Notice (SORN) that was approved by OMB on 9/25/2026, in compliance with the Privacy Act and OMB Circular A-108.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
330,000
0
0
357,500
0
0
15,856,500
0
0
The restoration of federal firearms rights is statutorily codified in 18 U.S.C. § 925(c) and protects the Second Amendment right of the people to keep and bear arms. There is, however, currently no workable mechanism for the Attorney General to grant restoration. To determine if such relief should be granted to an individual, the Attorney General, by statute, must determine if âthe circumstances regarding the disability, and the applicantâs record and reputation, are such that the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to the public interest.â The principal purpose for collecting this information is to enable PARDON, on behalf of the Attorney General, to make such a determination by processing applicantsâ requests for relief from federal firearm disabilities. The information is necessary to verify applicantsâ identities, conduct investigation of the applicantsâ backgrounds and criminal records, and ensure proper record in the Federal Register and notification to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement entities in the event of the grant of restoration of firearms rights
The restoration of federal firearms rights is statutorily codified in 18 U.S.C. §â¯925(c) and protects the Second Amendment right of the people to keep and bear arms. For over 30 years, however, there has been no workable mechanism for the Attorney General to grant restoration. That changed in August 2026, with the publication in the Federal Register of a final regulation governing this process. By statute, the Attorney General must determine if âthe circumstances regarding the disability, and the applicantâs record and reputation, are such that the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and that the granting of the relief would not be contrary to the public interest.â The new regulation provides a framework for the Attorney General to achieve that objective.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form OMB #1123-0017 FFRR
Public comment on OMB 1123-0017, Application to Restore Federal Firearms Rights (91 FR 54765, Aug. 24. 2026)_Redacted.pdf
PRA.supporting.statement.PARDON.firearms.restoration.application9.24.26.docx
Re 925(c) application.msg
Application to Restore Firearms Rights