Expert: n/a - 12/16/2008

Question
Don, The state of Texas denies anyone with a Fed. Youth Corrections Act 5021b Certificate of Vacation of Conviction, a CHL. The Certificate set aside the conviction and all rights including the RKBA,were restored. I am in the midst of legal fight with TDPS , any organization out there that helps financially with fights that pertain to CCW. This court case will effect all states since Youth Corrections act is Federal.

Answer
I'm not a Lawyer but I can tell you this, if you had restoration of all rights and this was a youthful offender offense you should be cleared to own a firearm.  Remember each state can add to the firearm laws as long as they don't supersede with Federal laws. If you are in court for this case you should prove your firearm rights by applying and receiving a non-resident firearm permit such as Viginia, Florida and Connecticut.  Utah is good but you will need to take their course for firearms.  The other states you just need any firearm training certificate or Military DD-214.  Go to Virginia state police and download an application they deliver very fast all you need is FBI fingerprints and $100 You will receive it witin a month. For FL. go to FL. Dept. of Agriculture website and request the firearm permit application from the website. I believe this would help your case.  I don't think the NRA would do much for you I have written them a letter about a case when someone had restoration of rights and was turned down for a firearm permit.  

But if you was convicted in a federal court then the state cannot restore your firearm rights.  Only ATF and they are not doing that as of now for budget reasons.

Good Luck