The Department of Justice is recommending the restoration of gun ownership rights to people convicted of some crimes when they are not “likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.”

If approved, the rules change would return Second Amendment rights to some Americans who have a criminal record.

That is something President Donald Trump addressed in an executive order in early February when he ordered his administration to “examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions” that affect Americans’ gun rights.

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