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I applied for a Concealed Pistol License, and then bought a pistol which I had to wait a month for. I am finding out that when I was hospitalized for being hit by a truck 4 years ago, some threatening statements I made in the hospital are now preventing me from even owning a firearm. A local lawyer says he can restore my rights for 1500 dollars. Can I do it myself? The actual restriction has to do with a condition of release from the hospital that said I had to check in with a counselor for 90 days and answer about five questions. They are saying that I was committed by doing this, although that is the wrong use of the term. Any advice? I don't want to pay 1500 dollars.
You can do it yourself but I don't have any knowledge on any mental health restrictions. I was told a Doctor needs to verify that you are not a threat to yourself or anyone else. This letter must be submitted to wo ever issues the firearm permits or your NICS appeal process.
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| Comment | Interesting point, but the likelihood of getting such a letter is unlikely no matter how normal you are. This situation has to do with liability of the professional and his/her incentive to do me any favors. It shows in the universal lack of willingness for anyone to write such a letter. It also shows in how I passed the NICS criteria, but my local police called to stop the sale. They don't have any incentive to let me own a pistol. They sense too much liability, even when the circumstances were some threatening statements I made shortly after being hit by a truck and was in critical condition four years ago. Thanks very much for your reply! Steve | ||
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