In a major decision further limiting firearm eligibility in the District, the DC Court of Appeals ruled in District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department v. Paul Porter, that a person who received a probation before judgment (PBJ) in Maryland and subsequently expunged the case, could still be considered "convicted" under District law — and therefore disqualified from registering a firearm.

The DC Second Chance Amendment Act expands opportunities for individuals with criminal records to have their records sealed or expunged, allowing them to rebuild their lives without the burden of past mistakes…