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Dale_Wardark t1_j90zibz wrote

Reply to comment by AdHistorical7107 in here's a question regarding gun control by AdHistorical7107

I think if it's escalated to the point where police or government entities need to be involved anyway, there's a deeper issue where the subject may have come up anyway. Personally, if I was being erratic and had a gun, I'd hope that the police would inform those around me that I was erratic and owned a gun. As far as I know, there's no privacy law that prevents that from happening. We live in an age where privacy is becoming an increasingly rare commodity whether we like it or not, trust is the same way. Obviously, if you have a neighbor acting dangerously, that's a problem and concern is wise, but holding everyone to the same strict rules is, in my humble opinion, a bad idea.

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AdHistorical7107 OP t1_j90zolk wrote

According to the police department, they aren't allowed to disclose that information. But the officer could be wrong.

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404freedom14liberty t1_j912fek wrote

The fact whether she has a permit doesn’t answer whether she has firearms or not. I’m not sure how this information would help you. If she’s a danger to you or herself the police/her family/probate court need to be involved.

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AdHistorical7107 OP t1_j912wjb wrote

OK, but pardon my ignorance here. Why would someone get a permit without an intention of buying a firearm? If you get a permit, and you are later diagnosed with a mental illness, are you required by law to notify someone (law enforcement, atf, fbi)?

I dont have one, so genuinely curious with all of this.

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404freedom14liberty t1_j918elq wrote

I guess I was thinking she may have already had them.

This is why I suggested it would be necessary to get the police, etc involved. She can be conserved which would get the firearms out of her possession if she’s a danger. Permits are revoked in that situation.

Up until relatively recently one didn’t need a permit to purchase guns. There were some controls but you could have purchased a firearm at a tag sale.

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AdHistorical7107 OP t1_j91ayl7 wrote

Police have been involved twice already. So I know they are aware of her, and probably if she is in possession of a permit/weapon.

But your input is appreciated.

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