Did I do right

[Feud]

You took the right first step by helping solve the immediate problem, now it's time to take the next one to solve the long term.

Get him professional help, there is neither shame nor dishonor in seeking medical help when help is needed, and just as you would help him with a physical wound by taking him to the hospital you should do the same when the problem is mental or emotional.

 

[rainbowbob]

I want to appalud Azizza for being such a good friend and doing the right thing - and I also want to applaud the good folks on this thread for the great advice and support they have given him. This really is THR!

 

[Jaenak]

There are exceptions to every rule. Being emotionally distraught is one of those exceptions. Do him a favor and lock up his gun for him in a nice case, keep it clean and shiny and don't use it. Also, if it would help him emotionally, tell him to get out and distance himself from the situation. Sometimes it may hurt a person more in the short run to sacrifice something but if it'll help him in the long run, tell him to get out. Also, give him your phone numbers and tell him to give you a call day or night, absolutely anytime if he feels he wants to. You might just save a brother's life.

 

[Superlite27]

You did right.

Sorry for being the one to throw a wrench in the ointment, but has anyone comtemplated how any documented professional help might interact with the new and improved NICS thingy?

I don't know the entire situation, so I can't honestly reccommend what you should do. You seem like an honest friend who actively cares for the people around him. I just wanted to point out something you might want to be aware of in order to make a more informed decision.

 

[pablo45]

I think you did great. I had to do that a few times in my life with some friends. Sometimes you just do not know and want the best for him.

 

[akodo]

This is why the second amendment works. The vast majority of folks are good honest people who would never use a gun against anyone including themselves except in the direst of need.

People just don't 'go bad' in an instant. People who have judgement problems get in trouble time and time again, leaving a trail of court documents behind them. If a person was inclined to get into a heated argument and grab a gun and shoot, they would also be inclined to grab up a kitchen knife and stab, or start throwing punches.

Because your friend is responsible, he recongizes that this isn't a good time to have a gun around, and accepted your offer. This proves he is of sound mind in general, and once this short period has passed, will be fine to possess firearms again.

 

[Wopasaurus]

Take everyone's advice.... Have him "sell" you the gun on paper. Because she will use any/everything against him.

And from a psych perspective, and the gun perspective. The gun is a tool, and if he wants to kill himself, he's going to do it. You having his gun, will definitely make him think twice, but it won't stop him if he really wants it done. Get him some help, listen to him, because in all honesty, him reaching out, as well as giving away prized possessions like that with no qualms are definitely warning signs.