I live in Canada and I have gone to a hospital for a short period of time where I threatened to kill myself, and I was seen by a doctor and they let me go. I wasn't diagnosed with anything and I never actually harmed myself so I think i'm in the clear but i'm not exactly sure how Canadian gun laws work in relation to such and I am getting conflicting information from google. Thanks
@underscore_nine
An applicant for a certificate must be at least age 18. He must provide two references, a current photograph, and evidence that he has either successfully completed an approved course in handgun safety and use or been certified as competent to use firearms by a firearms officer. There is a 28-day waiting period for a certificate. It costs $50 and is valid for five years throughout Canada (Criminal Code R.S.C., Ch. C-46, § 106 (1985) (Can.), as amd. by Ch. 40, 1991 S.C. 585 to 587).
The law explicitly prohibits an issuing authority from issuing certificates to anyone: who (1) is subject to a probation order prohibiting him from possessing firearms because of conviction for certain serious crimes; (2) is subject to a court order prohibiting firearm possession for safety reasons; or (3) within the five years preceding an application, was convicted of a crime involving violence or firearms, had a history of violent behavior, or received treatment for mental disorder associated with violence. The law gives firearms officers the additional discretion to deny certificates if they have any information indicating that it would not be desirable for safety reasons for the applicant to possess firearms. If they do not have any such information, they must issue the certificate to anyone who qualifies (Criminal Code R.S.C., Ch. C-46, § 106 (1985) (Can.), as amd. by Ch. 40, 1991 S.C. 587
et seq.).
Hope this helps.
If you're really stuck, go to a gun store and say you want to get a weapon for target practice. Say that you have no idea where to begin. They will help you if there is money to be made. Dress well and put on a fake smile. Good luck.
When it comes to shooting yourself, hook the gun over your shoulder like a salute. Position it above your ear and use hollow point bullets if possible.
