<P> While Indiana law mirrors federal law for the most part, it does not ban those with non-violent felonies from possession of firearms . Therefore, a person with a non-violent felony in Indiana would be allowed to possess a firearm under Indiana law, but because federal law prohibits possession in this instance, that person would be unable to purchase a firearm since purchasing a firearm is subject to federal law and a NICS background check . </P> <P> Because firearm rights are governed by state and federal law, whether someone can restore those rights can be a tricky question even for an attorney to answer . In some circumstances a person might be able to restore their Indiana rights while not fully restoring their federal rights . </P> <P> For those barred from possession because of a conviction for domestic battery, Indiana Code § 35 - 47 - 4 - 7 allows one to petition the court for restoration of the right after 5 years from the date of conviction . </P> <P> Restoration of rights for those convicted of felonies is usually barred by federal law . This arises because federal law does not recognize expungements as restoring firearm rights if the expungement does not fully satisfy federal law by fully sealing the conviction so that it cannot be used in subsequent proceedings . Therefore, while an Indiana expungement restores civil rights (except for domestic battery, which requires a separate petition), it does not restore one's federal rights . The only exception is for non-violent Class D felony convictions . Because Indiana law allows those with non-violent Class D felony convictions to petition the court to reduce the felony to a Class A misdemeanor, unless a person was barred by other convictions, a successful reduction will restore a person's rights under federal and state law . </P>

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