I just want to add some information as someone posted some in error.    If you have a State Felony conviction once you complete your sentence and your probation/parole AND pay all restitution the state will grant you a discharge. The discharge allows you to vote and serve on a jury but does NOT restore your right to own firearms.     Once you get your discharge some states WILL allow you to own firearms but their are only a few in the USA. If you are in another state that does not allow that you will find yourself charged with felon in possesion of a firearm. I knew a guy who was from Montana and served his sentence and under Montana law you automatically have your rights restore. WA State doesn't recognize that and he was charge and found guilty here.    Most states require you to have your rights restored by a judge in the juristiction that you were found guilty in. There is a huge list of felonies that bar you permenantly in most states.    My suggestion is to do your research and hire a good attorney who has experience in this field. Let them do the research for you and push the paper you need to make it happen. That is your only option if you want to do it right.