Each year, more than 8000 people are convicted for unlawful possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). Also, because Heller did not set forth an explicit framework for assessing whether firearms laws are consistent with the Second Amendment, lower.When firearm regulation is challenged under the Second. Bruen, in which the Court announced a new historical tradition standard to assess laws and regulations challenged under the Second Amendment. A felony conviction typically results in the loss of some constitutional rights, including the right to possess firearms. Gun Control Act of 1968, § 922(h)(1), Pub. Our analysis shows that even after Bruen, courts are upholding state, federal, and local gun laws against Second Amendment challenges. Marijuana use has become increasingly common in the United States, with many states legalizing its use for medical or recreational purposes. There are two basic options to have your gun rights restored after a conviction. What Can a Pardon do, and is it Right for You?