Method Would I pass a background check to get a gun to CTB? If I'm incapable, what black powder gun should I get instead?

[grendel4578]

I don't have a criminal record, but I have numerous mental illnesses - BPD, ADHD, C-PTSD, AVPD, and severe depression and I was wondering if you all think I'd be able to pass a background check. So far I still have my eyes set on a $105 single shot 10 gauge shotgun if I end up going through and committing suicide. If I'm incapable of passing a background check I'll probably buy a black powder gun since they don't need background checks afaik, if that ends up being the case I'd probably buy a reproduction of the 1847 Colt Walker since it's about as powerful as a modern .357 Magnum revolver.

 

[Slipkorn]

Most likely not. Rifles and shotguns are easier to obtain. Often, depending on where you live, handguns require a license and training, but larger firearms fall under home defense/ hunting, instead of self defense. Usually any diagnosed depression disqualifies the purchase of firearms, for obvious reasons.

 

[miserabletires9]

Most likely not. Rifles and shotguns are easier to obtain. Often, depending on where you live, handguns require a license and training, but larger firearms fall under home defense/ hunting, instead of self defense. Usually any diagnosed depression disqualifies the purchase of firearms, for obvious reasons.

how does the government know u have been diagnosed with mental illness? there are so many people are some kind of anti-depressants these days. My guess is that unless u've been committed, you may do ok

OP should put in a background check request anyways.

 

[grendel4578]

how does the government know u have been diagnosed with mental illness? there are so many people are some kind of anti-depressants these days. My guess is that unless u've been committed, you may do ok

OP should put in a background check request anyways.

haven't been involuntarily committed so maybe it'll end up being fine

 

[miserabletires9]

haven't been involuntarily committed so maybe it'll end up being fine

it's useless asking here. U should just go and purchase the gun u want and get a background check and see

Reminds of me of the time I try to apply for Global Entry. I don't have any criminal records, thought what could be wrong. Then I filled out the first step of online application, and I can't even pass..

 

[grendel4578]

it's useless asking here. U should just go and purchase the gun u want and get a background check and see

Reminds of me of the time I try to apply for Global Entry. I don't have any criminal records, thought what could be wrong. Then I filled out the first step of online application, and I can't even pass..

i was just wondering since i have no money, can't purchase anything atleast until next month if i start a job and get a paycheck

 

[Zulu]

I don't have a criminal record, but I have numerous mental illnesses - BPD, ADHD, C-PTSD, AVPD, and severe depression and I was wondering if you all think I'd be able to pass a background check. So far I still have my eyes set on a $105 single shot 10 gauge shotgun if I end up going through and committing suicide. If I'm incapable of passing a background check I'll probably buy a black powder gun since they don't need background checks afaik, if that ends up being the case I'd probably buy a reproduction of the 1847 Colt Walker since it's about as powerful as a modern .357 Magnum revolver.

Look up ATF 4473, which is the federal background check form you have to fill out. While there could be additional state restrictions if you live in a blue state, in most parts of the country (especially red states), this is all that's used as a background check. You can have a mental illness and still buy/own a firearm. The only two disqualifications relating to mental illness at the federal level are "being adjudicated as a mental defective," where a court of law rules you are a danger to yourself, that you can't function in society, etc. Being diagnosed with a mental illness by a health professional doesn't count; it's only if a court legally declares you with this title. The second disqualification is if you have ever been involuntarily committed to a mental institution. If you have been, you're disqualified. If you voluntarily committed yourself, or...if you were brought in for observation for the first 72 hours and were released, you still have your second amendment rights. Worth noting that a voluntary commitment can turn to involuntary based on a health professional's judgement, so that is a thing. But regularly getting therapy sessions outside of a mental health facility, being diagnosed with a mental disorder, or being on meds aren't disqualifiers at the federal level.

 

[ikadasui]

When I got mine they have you sign off this liability waver. I just smiled, lied and walked out with a 45(heh that rhymes)