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I'm in New York, which probably has the toughest gun laws in the country outside of maybe California. I've had a pistol permit and a .380 for over 3 years. I a

I'm in New York, which probably has the toughest gun laws in the country outside of maybe California. I've had a pistol permit and a .380 for over 3 years. I also go to a psychologist monthly for CBT and a psychiatrist every 3 months for medication. I've never harmed myself or others and I don't intend to, but I do have depression and anxiety due to some traumatic events in my past. Nobody has come asking for my gun.

virmundi 10y ago
Depends on where you are in NY. A cop sued for his guns back after he was wrongfully attacked by the State [1]. When the government takes away a person's pen as well as their right to self-defense, it will be interesting. 1- http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/04/retired-cop-sues-new-york-for-confiscating-guns-after-hospital-visit-for.html http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/04/retired-cop-sues-new-yo...
- iamatworknow 10y ago
  Sounds like the exception and not the rule. >He was discharged with a diagnosis of “depression, insomnia” and then returned a short time later for a 48-hour stay. The lawsuit says that during that visit, staff erroneously listed him as an “involuntary admission,” triggering the SAFE Act reporting provision. Yeah, since it was an error in this case he shouldn't have had his guns confiscated. If your mental state is at the point where you legitimately need to be committed, however, then I agree with some of the other comments here and taking away your guns is justified. But if you're not feeling well about your job or your sex life or exhibit any general depression symptoms, gun owner or not, a story like this shouldn't dissuade you from scheduling an office visit with a mental health professional. Apples to oranges.
- tptacek 10y ago
  Hey: since you're still commenting, can I ask again for a pointer to the $300 background check I can buy as an employer that will tell me if someone is legally allowed to purchase a gun? I'm serious about replicating this.

virmundi 10y ago

Depends on where you are in NY. A cop sued for his guns back after he was wrongfully attacked by the State [1]. When the government takes away a person's pen as well as their right to self-defense, it will be interesting. 1- http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/04/retired-cop-sues-new-york-for-confiscating-guns-after-hospital-visit-for.html http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/04/retired-cop-sues-new-yo...

iamatworknow 10y ago
Sounds like the exception and not the rule. >He was discharged with a diagnosis of “depression, insomnia” and then returned a short time later for a 48-hour stay. The lawsuit says that during that visit, staff erroneously listed him as an “involuntary admission,” triggering the SAFE Act reporting provision. Yeah, since it was an error in this case he shouldn't have had his guns confiscated. If your mental state is at the point where you legitimately need to be committed, however, then I agree with some of the other comments here and taking away your guns is justified. But if you're not feeling well about your job or your sex life or exhibit any general depression symptoms, gun owner or not, a story like this shouldn't dissuade you from scheduling an office visit with a mental health professional. Apples to oranges.
tptacek 10y ago
Hey: since you're still commenting, can I ask again for a pointer to the $300 background check I can buy as an employer that will tell me if someone is legally allowed to purchase a gun? I'm serious about replicating this.