Mel Gibson got his gun rights back, but millions of Americans with no history of violence are still waiting

There Are More People Than Mel Gibson Who Should Get Gun Rights Restored

Mel Gibson got his gun rights back, but millions of Americans with no history of violence are still waiting

The movie star’s special treatment is part of a long overdue effort to restore the Second Amendment rights of "prohibited persons" who pose no threat to public safety.

Justice Department restored Mel Gibson's gun rights? Here's what we know

In early April 2025, a claim spread online that actor Mel Gibson, who was recently appointed "special ambassador to Hollywood" by U.S. President Donald Trump, had his Second Amendment right to own firearms restored by the Department of Justice. Gibson's right to own a firearm was rescinded after…