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Mental Illness and Gun Ownership [View all] HockeyMom Dec 2011 OP
"A woman wrote..." Sounds like hyperbole to me. AlinPA Dec 2011 #1
Ever hear of City Data? HockeyMom Dec 2011 #3
Post removed Post removed Dec 2011 #2
I agree that a lot of these "illnesses" should not disqualify someone from gun ownership. enough Dec 2011 #4
My daughter HockeyMom Dec 2011 #6
In your daughter's case I'd think it like alcohol DissedByBush Dec 2011 #27
I think you have to be adjudicated nentally ill. rrneck Dec 2011 #5
That is what I would think also HockeyMom Dec 2011 #7
That's the ticket. The 5th Amendment is your friend. nt SteveW Dec 2011 #9
In Indiana, if you've sought treatment from a Mental Health Professional, you have to state such BiggJawn Dec 2011 #30
Interesting. rrneck Dec 2011 #32
Federal Law prohibits anyone who has been adjudicated mentally ill from possessing a firearm aikoaiko Dec 2011 #8
I thought that part of that process waas determining if one presented a danger to others... PavePusher Dec 2011 #10
Correct, not all mental illness can lead to involuntary committment. aikoaiko Dec 2011 #15
correction: "Federal law"... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #11
If You're Going To Advocate Gun Ownership For The Mentally Ill..... Paladin Dec 2011 #12
convicted felons? gejohnston Dec 2011 #14
With Gun Prohibitionists like yourself MicaelS Dec 2011 #17
Lots of folks have... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #68
as I understand the federal law gejohnston Dec 2011 #13
"Identify Prohibited Persons" one-eyed fat man Dec 2011 #16
Adjudicated mentally incompetent or involuntarily committed to a mental institution. Atypical Liberal Dec 2011 #18
I'm happy to say that I totally agree with you, and I think we both agree with the law. TPaine7 Dec 2011 #19
I agree anorexia, grief counseling, etc., should not be grounds. But, how about being a gun "nut?" Hoyt Dec 2011 #20
And where is that found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? friendly_iconoclast Dec 2011 #21
Right next to "gun fetish." If you think guns are equivalent to the issues you mention, Hoyt Dec 2011 #22
Nice dodge, Hoyt. How many miles does it get to the gallon? X_Digger Dec 2011 #23
Hey, we've been looking at guns same old way for hundreds of years. Time to update the diagnosis. Hoyt Dec 2011 #24
So.. just you typical BS, then? X_Digger Dec 2011 #28
Is there some reason you can't post in a thread without bringing up open or concealed carry? AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #25
Hey, I'm against guns in public. All your posts promote guns. Finally, try Ignore. Hoyt Dec 2011 #26
But then I'll have to wonder why there are huge holes in every thread. AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #33
It's the hobby horse he must trot out every time. n/t X_Digger Dec 2011 #29
"Gun Fetish" is in the DSM-IV? BiggJawn Dec 2011 #31
Darn sure ought to be. NRA probably spent millions to keep it out. Hoyt Dec 2011 #35
You sure make a lot of accusations for someone with no medical qualifications. PavePusher Dec 2011 #37
Good question? I've sure been reported by enough of you gun guys. Hoyt Dec 2011 #43
But Obsessive-Compulsive disorder is in there... BiggJawn Dec 2011 #38
Qwners not necessarily. Need to rule it out for those who strap one/two on before walking out door. Hoyt Dec 2011 #44
Heh-heh... You said "Strap one one"... BiggJawn Dec 2011 #50
"Is one who walks into a public park, restaurant, church, etc., with a gun" AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #34
No, they aren't thinking rationally. Nor do they care what is best for society. Hoyt Dec 2011 #36
So then... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #39
Leave your guns at home is what I am saying. As for the rest of your question, quit being stupid. Hoyt Dec 2011 #41
I'm not being stupid We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #45
Never... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #51
That was rather my point.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #54
That may be but... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #55
You and I are on the same side there my friend. We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #57
Here is a t-shirt you may like: discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #67
Individual vs. societal rights need balancing. A good place to start is restricting guns in public. Hoyt Dec 2011 #58
Ah geez.... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #59
"GTFO" -- sounds right wing to me. Used to hear it often in 50/60s from fuckers with guns. Hoyt Dec 2011 #60
You're just hopeless. We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #62
and some of those gejohnston Dec 2011 #63
If you only had a clue... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #64
It seems to me that society has shown what it believes is good for it, oneshooter Dec 2011 #40
Society has not said that. Right wing gun lobbies have paid right wing legislators for votes. Hoyt Dec 2011 #42
Do you REALLY think... We_Have_A_Problem Dec 2011 #46
Are you kidding... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #65
If you are actually "unarmed and safe" why do you care if I have a gun? AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #69
Simple-- you are polluting society with your guns in public. And you promote carrying by others. Hoyt Dec 2011 #72
A post worthy of Pat Robertson, Harry J. Anslinger, or Fredric Wertham friendly_iconoclast Dec 2011 #73
But you just said you were safe? AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #75
Yes I am thinking rationally when I carry my legal concealed weapon ... spin Dec 2011 #48
Let's face it; discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #52
It was a hell of a shame that Dr. Hupp did not have her weapon with her in the restaurant. (n/t) spin Dec 2011 #53
Amen to that. n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #56
Doesn't take any guts to tuck a gun or two down your pants and walk into Chuck E Cheeze. Hoyt Dec 2011 #61
I see your lack of respect for the rights of others... discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2011 #66
I prefer a holster. AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #70
And, you "could" shoot an innocent five year old for your need to pack a gun. Hoyt Dec 2011 #71
Wow, you can remote view as well as practice telespsychology. I am impressed! friendly_iconoclast Dec 2011 #74
Could? How? AtheistCrusader Dec 2011 #76
Give them an inch they'll take a mile. ileus Dec 2011 #47
You reminded me of Catch 22... spin Dec 2011 #49
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