30 yrs of 2A rights stripped from the rehabilitated—vets, workers, and citizens. DOJ’s new rule could fix it, but will it? Read this fiery letter from CA firearm rights lawyers Jason Davis @calgunlawyers and Don Kilmer @donkilmer exposing the crisis & demanding a real fix. #2ndAmendment #Justice
Analysis of the Letter
The letter from Jason Davis and Donald E.J. Kilmer, Jr., dated April 7, 2025, is a detailed, impassioned critique and call to action regarding the Department of Justice’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) withdrawing the Attorney General’s delegation of authority to the ATF under 18 U.S.C. § 925(c). Here’s a breakdown of its key points, tone, and intent to inform the X post:
Core Issue: Our letter praises the IFR for recognizing a decades-long failure—since 1992, Congress has defunded the ATF’s ability to process firearm rights restoration applications under § 925(c), leaving law-abiding, rehabilitated individuals (e.g., their clients) permanently barred under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) despite no current danger. We frame this as a constitutional crisis, citing Bruen and Rahimi.
Key Arguments:
Overreach: § 922(g)(4) and California laws (e.g., WIC § 5250) impose lifetime bans based on outdated or minor incidents, lacking historical justification (Bruen).
Restoration Void: No federal relief exists, and state processes (e.g., WIC § 8103) are ineffective or ignored by NICS, especially for non-residents.
Barriers: Costs ($5K-$10K) and complexity make restoration a privilege for the rich.
Solutions: They propose reviving § 925(c) with clear standards, mandating NICS updates, ensuring state reciprocity, and preempting state bans—some doable by regulation, others needing Congress.
