The Domenstic Violence Offender Gun Ban has certain exceptions one of which is to ignore convictions that have been set aside and/or expunged. However, certain states' laws, such as California, did not provide any means to satisfy the restoration requirements under USC 921(a)(33)(B)(ii). To qualify under USC 921(a)(33)(B)(ii), the restoration of rights MUST be a result of the setting aside or expungement of the conviction. An expungement under 1203.4 does not directly restore firearms rights, instead those rights are automatically restored after 10 years. Thus, according to the Fed's interpretation, there can never be an expungement under CA law which directly restores firearms rights so a lifetime ban.

Please change law to recognize all expungements including those from California!