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iflyboats
05-02-2008, 05:21 PM
Not that this applies to me but I'm wondering whether it's possible to have your gun rights restored if you've been involuntarily committed?
amy31416
05-02-2008, 05:29 PM
Not that this applies to me but I'm wondering whether it's possible to have your gun rights restored if you've been involuntarily committed?

I don't know the answer to your question, but I can say that you've come to the right place to ask.
pcosmar
05-02-2008, 07:25 PM
Not that this applies to me but I'm wondering whether it's possible to have your gun rights restored if you've been involuntarily committed?

If you have enough MONEY or Political pull anything is possible.
There are rules in place that would allow it. However , if you are just an average Joe without a high dollar lawyer or bribe money it is unlikely.
Time for Change
05-02-2008, 08:45 PM
what state?
The One
05-02-2008, 08:47 PM
I don't know the answer to your question, but I can say that you've come to the right place to ask.

Hilarious, Amy.:D
amy31416
05-02-2008, 09:07 PM
Hilarious, Amy.:D

;)
iflyboats
05-02-2008, 10:26 PM
what state?

I don't think the state would matter... the restriction on psychiatric patients is a fedral law
Danke
05-02-2008, 10:32 PM
Rule number one. Never ask the government for permission. Just do it!
the_british_are_coming
05-03-2008, 01:09 AM
they are called "lawyers" for a very good reason. consult one, they should be able to help you.
sluggo
05-03-2008, 06:36 AM
I'm not a legal expert by any means, but this is how I understand it:

First of all, there is a difference between a voluntary commitment (checking into a hospital to deal with some problems) and an involuntary commitment (getting arrested and being sent to a hospital by a judge; being court ordered to substance abuse treatment, psych screening etc.).

Voluntary commitment should not be a problem. Involuntary, on the other hand, is where the problems arise.

The recently passed Veterans Disarmament Bill (HR 2640) (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/claims%20to%20include%20a%20process%20by%20which%2 0one%20can%20have%20their%20rights%20restored), claims to include a process by which one can have their rights restored following a commitment issue. Since this system was ALREADY supposed to be in place (held up time and time again by Chuck Schumer), this is merely an empty promise.

You would need A.) an shrink to examine you and testify that you are OK to own a gun, B.) and lawyer who would be willing to take your case, and C.)a friendly judge.

And I almost forgot D.) Tons of cash.


The best advice I can give to someone facing this sort of situation would be to contact the Gun Owners Foundation (http://www.gunowners.com), the legal and educational wing of the GOA. They have plenty of pro-gun attorneys in their organization, who may be able to help you with this problem. If nothing else, they may be able to point you in the right direction.............
2orb
05-03-2008, 08:16 AM
If the person is allowed to vote, they should be able to arm themselves.