Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
DOJ is implementing criteria for granting relief from federal firearms disabilities, affecting security firms and personnel who need to possess firearms despite prior disqualifying events.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on August 20, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Private security firms and personnel who have been disqualified from firearm possession under federal law and seek to regain that right. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The Department of Justice is establishing new criteria to guide decisions on applications for relief from federal firearms disabilities.
Who it affects
Private security firms and personnel who have been disqualified from firearm possession under federal law and seek to regain that right.
What you must do
Review the new criteria to understand the application process and determine if your situation qualifies for relief.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
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