Basically, lets say you have a history of generalized anxiety disorder, and are being treated for it. Will you be turned down when you apply for a concealed carry license, as well as when you have a background check while attempting to purchase a firearm? More specifically, this is focused on the state of Pennsylvania.
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Yes
Federal law prohibits issuing a concealed carry permit to anyone with a history of mental illness
At least that is the way the law reads
Both of our last mass shooters had histories of mental disorders
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I stand corrected
It’s anyone with an adjudicated history of mental illness
No, psychiatric illnesses in and of themselves are not a bar to firearms ownership or to a concealed carry permit. It’s those who’ve been legally adjudicated to be a danger who are barred. If you think about it, a full quarter of the adult population may at some time have a psychiatric disorder at some point in their lives, and it would make no sense to legislate to discourage them from seeking treatment, which would certainly be the case if that were to bar them from their rights.
it depends were you classed as a danger to yourself or others?
if not it goes in your favour your recieving help..
i dont have much understanding of american law but im assuming if some of these nutcases that have serious mental problems and go about shooting up schools can get a gun., u should have no issue. Why would you want a gun anyway?
No. If you have not been INVOLUNTARILY committed to a mental institution, you are not disqualified for the permit. There are thousands of people who take meds for anxiety disorders (depression, bipolar, ocd ect…) who own buy firearms & have carry permits.
NO, as long as you were not committed by a judge or involuntarily.* Pa. resident here.*
What about in NJ? What if a person has a history of anxiety disorder, will that bar them from getting a handgun permit (not a CCW, but a permit to own one in the home)?
If a person was involuntarily committed 10 or 20 years ago for depression could they in theory purchase a hand gun or long gun?
What about Iowa?