The Feds and gun licenses

According to the Globe, Federal regulations mandate that anyone convicted of a misdemeanor will have their guns taken away. While hunders of gun owners will be effected, including cops who have previously been allowed to have a gun while on duty will most certainly loose their jobs. I remember one such cop here in Framingham who was not allowed to carry a gun unless he was on duty for his past discretion's. Even the Governor has stated that Police Chiefs should strip gun licensees who have misdemeanor convictions. This may also purge police departments across the State who have employees who have domestic violence convictions..