A felon cannot legally go to a gun range where live firearms are used, unless they’ve had their firearm rights fully restored. Under federal law, even being near a gun—let…

In 2024, companies like Amazon, UPS, Kroger, Walmart, and Starbucks are known for hiring felons, providing second-chance employment opportunities. Many large retailers, delivery services, and staffing agencies are also felon-friendly.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), federal law does not classify bows—compound bows, recurve bows, or longbows—as firearms. That means, under federal law, a convicted…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 6.1 million adults in the United States have a felony conviction. In Georgia, that number hits 730,000 individuals. These people aren't just…
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), anyone convicted of a felony is generally prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition. This falls under…
Free grants for convicted felons to start a business offer essential funding to launch new ventures and achieve financial independence. These programs support ex-offenders with startup costs and provide guidance…
Was George Floyd a felon? That question has sparked heated debates online and off. Following his death on May 25, 2020, during an arrest in Minneapolis, many people started looking…
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), more than 2 million migrant encounters occurred along the U.S.–Mexico border in fiscal year 2023. While immigration policy remains politically charged,…
Finding a job after a felony conviction can be a daunting task. Many employers are hesitant to hire individuals with a criminal record, leaving felons facing significant barriers to employment.…
According to the United States Department of Justice, more than 19 million people in the U.S. have felony convictions on their record as of 2024. That’s roughly 1 in every…
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (U.S. Department of Justice), commissaries run under trust fund programs and written policy that govern deposits, spending limits, product categories, and audits What…
A man gets arrested for burglary, but what doesn’t make the headlines is why he did it—he was trying to feed a meth addiction that had already cost him his…
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over 70 million Americans have a criminal record, and for many, getting a job is one of the biggest hurdles to…
Finding a stable, safe place to live is tough for anyone reentering society after incarceration. But when a sex offense is part of your record, the odds feel stacked a…
Having a felony conviction can significantly impact one's career prospects, but it doesn't have to mean the end of your dreams. In the medical field, there are numerous felony-friendly careers…
Sysco, the global leader in food distribution, employs more than 58,000 people in North America alone. But here's the million-dollar question: Does Sysco hire felons? Sysco’s hiring policies don’t explicitly…

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