guanoloco
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The statute reads: [prohibited persons for acquisition of license to own firearms include one who...]
"has been confined to any hospital or institution for mental illness,"
My friend and I were debating what is actually meant by "confined". Typically, "confined" implies involuntary admittance. However, one could argue that as soon as a door in a room is closed, even if closed by yourself, you are confined.
What would the situation be for someone with a VOLUNTARY inpatient admission?
It seems clearcut that involuntary situations would be prohibited- but it was my understanding that (at least in other states?) voluntary admission wasn't supposed to be a problem.
If anyone has any knowledge on the matter, I'd love to hear it. I'm glad I've left the PRo-MA, but sad to have friends stuck there living under some bizarre laws. (the roster of acceptable handguns anyone?)
Thanks in advance!
"has been confined to any hospital or institution for mental illness,"
My friend and I were debating what is actually meant by "confined". Typically, "confined" implies involuntary admittance. However, one could argue that as soon as a door in a room is closed, even if closed by yourself, you are confined.
What would the situation be for someone with a VOLUNTARY inpatient admission?
It seems clearcut that involuntary situations would be prohibited- but it was my understanding that (at least in other states?) voluntary admission wasn't supposed to be a problem.
If anyone has any knowledge on the matter, I'd love to hear it. I'm glad I've left the PRo-MA, but sad to have friends stuck there living under some bizarre laws. (the roster of acceptable handguns anyone?)
Thanks in advance!