Originally Posted by
DMF13
No, because 18USC922(g)(1) prohibits those convicted of crimes punishable by more than a year in prison, aka felonies, from possessing misdemeanors. The US Code also clarifies, that crimes labeled "misdemeanors," but are punishable by more than two years in prison, are also prohibiting convictions.
So most "misdemeanors" (with one exception noted) is NOT a prohibiting convictions, that would require a restoration of rights. The other exception would be convictions for misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence (MCDV). Althought that's a different statute.