Music star Jelly Roll is seeking a “path to redemption” that would allow felons to regain some of their gun rights for hunting purposes.
In the 2023 documentary Jelly Roll: Save Me, he shared that he has been incarcerated 40 times for various offenses, mentioning that some of his most serious charges, including aggravated robbery and possession for sale, occurred when he was just 16.
Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jerry Rolle, is anticipating a pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee this year. He noted that his parole conditions currently ban him from owning or using firearms.
“This is quite the situation. It’s a tricky one for me. I’m applying for a pardon this year, and my paperwork goes to the governor, who reviews pardons every December. So, I find myself praying about it daily,” he remarked.
However, he emphasized that even with a pardon, his past wouldn’t be erased, nor would his gun rights be automatically reinstated.
In detail, he discussed these issues on Episode #2424 of the Joe Rogan Experience, where he talked about the limitations he faces as a felon concerning gun access:
He explained that being labeled a felon has prevented him from hunting with a rifle, resulting in him having to use a bow instead.
Yet, he longs for the chance to hunt with a firearm, stating, “Ultimately, I want to interact with the law to secure my right to hunt at all costs.”
Jelly Roll also expressed, “Apart from hunting, I would like to be able to protect myself. I have substantial wealth and insurance. If I could carry a gun legally, I’d drastically reduce my insurance expenses.”
