Justice Department Quietly Restores Gun Rights to Four Men
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Attorney General has officially restored the federal firearms rights of four individuals, meaning they can now legally own and handle guns again. This change affects Edmond Gaudelli Jr., Wayne Heussman, Lincoln Plowman, and Daniel Ragan, who were previously barred under federal law. The decision, made on March 30, 2026, shows these folks are no longer seen as a danger to public safety, with no new costs or deadlines for the public.
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Four Individuals' Federal Gun Rights Restored
On March 30, 2026, the Attorney General restored federal firearms privileges for Edmond Niklas Gaudelli, Jr.; Wayne Gunther Heussman; Lincoln Ludlow Plowman; and Daniel Harry Ragan. This means those four people are no longer barred under federal law from acquiring, possessing, receiving, transferring, shipping, or transporting firearms or ammunition under 18 U.S.C. 925(c). The notice says there are no new costs or deadlines for the public.
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