Getting a Brady denial while trying to legally purchase a gun comes as a shock to most people. You might imagine that only hardened criminals and ex-cons are turned down. But the unpleasant surprise of a Brady denial at the gun shop counter is only the beginning of troubles for many gun owners -- troubles that may include ATF agents seizing your guns.

Since the implementation of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, thousands of Americans have had their Second Amendment rights unfairly revoked because of "disqualifying events." These disqualifiers can vary maddeningly from state to state and often involve incidents so minor or long ago that you may not even remember them. But if you’ve been denied, don’t give up without a fight!