Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 7 12345 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 62
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    (Philadelphia County)
    Posts
    12
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Hello all,

    I would like to purchase a firearm, but before I do I want to make sure I'm not breaking the law. I was 302'd several years ago. I ended up getting an evaluation and released and deemed a non-threat. Not too long later I voluntarily put myself in a psychiatric hospital for 5 days and again was released as a non-threat. I went attempted to purchase a firearm and they did a background check. Said I passed with flying colors, but then I changed my mind and didn't purchase the firearm, just to be safe. So am I breaking the law if I do purchase one? Thanks in advance.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Philly Burbs, Pennsylvania
    (Bucks County)
    Posts
    838
    Rep Power
    21474852

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    You're about to get 2 dozen responses saying that you should contact a lawyer. This is a case they're right.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
    (Delaware County)
    Age
    57
    Posts
    4,237
    Rep Power
    21474852

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Quote Originally Posted by steve_010 View Post
    You're about to get 2 dozen responses saying that you should contact a lawyer.
    And at least a few suggesting you're a troll. I will withhold judgment for now.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Pennsyltucky, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    8,076
    Rep Power
    21474861

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    If you very recently passed PICS you should be fine. Then again the way the PSP are evaluating mental commitments these days is increasingly confusing. So paying a small fee to an attorney to research your history may be the safest route.

    BTW:
    I doubt they said you passed with flying colors. You pass or you don't with no explanation one way or the other.

    So what did it cost you not purchase the firearm?

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Richboro, Pennsylvania
    (Bucks County)
    Posts
    3,052
    Rep Power
    21474851

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Hmmmmm..........So you didn't think you were eligible, went to a gunshop and picked out a firearm, filled out the paperwork (and lied on the form), and when you were cleared changed your mind? Sounds suspicious.

    Good thing because with a 302 you will NEVER be able to purchase a firearm. Sorry...........

    Just hope the PSP does not realize their mistake. You committed a crime.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    PENNSYLVANIA, Pennsylvania
    Age
    73
    Posts
    3,780
    Rep Power
    21474854

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Someone fell into the Pit !

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Eastern PA, Pennsylvania
    (Delaware County)
    Posts
    1,354
    Rep Power
    21474851

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Seems a little suspect.

    Committed, but not deemed a threat. Only later to commit oneself and not be deemed a threat again. You know whether or not you are a threat. Do you consider yourself a threat?

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    (Philadelphia County)
    Posts
    12
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    No I'm not a threat. I'm not going into detail but I didnt put myself in because I thought I was a threat. I have a clean record no previous crime. No history of violence.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    (Philadelphia County)
    Posts
    12
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Quote Originally Posted by God's Country View Post
    If you very recently passed PICS you should be fine. Then again the way the PSP are evaluating mental commitments these days is increasingly confusing. So paying a small fee to an attorney to research your history may be the safest route.

    BTW:
    I doubt they said you passed with flying colors. You pass or you don't with no explanation one way or the other.

    So what did it cost you not purchase the firearm?
    $25

    And dude thats what he said. I'm 100% sure. Whether he said it on merit i will not claim, but that is what he said.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    South-Central, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Posts
    160
    Rep Power
    1113168

    Default Re: Want to purchase firearm but diagnosed with mental disorder. Details inside.

    Quote Originally Posted by georgey215 View Post
    No I'm not a threat. I'm not going into detail but I didnt put myself in because I thought I was a threat. I have a clean record no previous crime. No history of violence.
    What other unusual/unlawful accomplishments are on your bucket list ?

Page 1 of 7 12345 ... LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Need a good range(details inside)
    By AR-556 in forum Ranges
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: July 21st, 2008, 08:42 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •