I know, I know, legal advise is worth what you pay for it, but still, if someone knows of a similar situation, I'd be interested to hear about it.
I live in Colorado, and am considering applying for a CCW permit. According to the statute, there would be no reason for me not to qualify, except for maybe this one:
The Sherrif can deny a CCW permit if he has "a reasonable belief that documented previous behavior by the applicant makes it likely the applicant will present a danger to self or others if the applicant receives a permit to carry a concealed handgun."
Here's my concern. A couple of years ago I was having suicidal thoughts. I was thinking about hanging myself. I called my doctor, he told me to come in to see him. I go in, talk to him, he recommends I check in to a hospital, and I agree. There must be a law or something saying a medical provider must call the sherrif if someone talks about suicide, because he called the Sherrif, two deputies come, frisk me, ask me some questions, and then let the ambulance guys take me to the hospital, all voluntarily. The hospital did put me on a 72 hour hold, but I was not commited or adjudicated in any way which would disqualify me from owning firearms (that's a fine line, but according to the law a 72 hour hold is not being 'commited' because it is done by one doctor, not a committe with due process, or by a legal proceeding).
The law says I can be denied if I would present a danger to myself or others IF I RECIEVE A CARRY PERMIT. I have since bought a number of guns, legally, use them at the range, took an NRA course, etc, all since my visit to the hospital. The carry permit is NOT going to cause me to get a gun and shoot myself, I ALREADY have guns. I have NO history of violence or irrationality.
It would kind of suck if I were to lose my right to carry because of an episode of depression, and for seeking treatment, years ago.
I live in Colorado, and am considering applying for a CCW permit. According to the statute, there would be no reason for me not to qualify, except for maybe this one:
The Sherrif can deny a CCW permit if he has "a reasonable belief that documented previous behavior by the applicant makes it likely the applicant will present a danger to self or others if the applicant receives a permit to carry a concealed handgun."
Here's my concern. A couple of years ago I was having suicidal thoughts. I was thinking about hanging myself. I called my doctor, he told me to come in to see him. I go in, talk to him, he recommends I check in to a hospital, and I agree. There must be a law or something saying a medical provider must call the sherrif if someone talks about suicide, because he called the Sherrif, two deputies come, frisk me, ask me some questions, and then let the ambulance guys take me to the hospital, all voluntarily. The hospital did put me on a 72 hour hold, but I was not commited or adjudicated in any way which would disqualify me from owning firearms (that's a fine line, but according to the law a 72 hour hold is not being 'commited' because it is done by one doctor, not a committe with due process, or by a legal proceeding).
The law says I can be denied if I would present a danger to myself or others IF I RECIEVE A CARRY PERMIT. I have since bought a number of guns, legally, use them at the range, took an NRA course, etc, all since my visit to the hospital. The carry permit is NOT going to cause me to get a gun and shoot myself, I ALREADY have guns. I have NO history of violence or irrationality.
It would kind of suck if I were to lose my right to carry because of an episode of depression, and for seeking treatment, years ago.
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