I’m 33F, live in West Virginia USA.

When I was in my late teens/early 20s I was a drug addict. I’ve been clean for seven years now. During my addiction my parents had me 5150’d (involuntarily committed) twice. I was over 18 at the time, this was 12 years ago. One of the times they thought I was suicidal (I was not, just high).

Now as a “real adult” I want my gun rights back. I’m now a homeowner, in a committed relationship, planning a family, stable and sober. I’ve written a petition to my local judge, got a letter from my dad supporting me and expressing his reasoning for having me committed. I have disputed the denial I received when I tried to purchase a revolver. Got the NTN number and which exact issues prevent me from purchasing a firearm.

I plan to see a psychiatrist to be mentally cleared and am signed up for an upcoming firearm safety class this November. Once I see the psych and complete the class, I’m going to turn in my petition with all the added paperwork.

Thank you for reading all that. I thought it best to elaborate on my situation before asking my questions:

• any other West Virginians here who have been successful in restoring their gun rights? Is there anything helpful I’m missing in my quest? Even if you’re from another state, anyone with a similar background restored their rights successfully?

I have read that a law was recently passed in WV allowing those (non felons) who were involuntarily committed to restore their rights. I am hopeful of my situation.