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If used properly this is a good thing. You don’t want someone who suffers from psychosis or some manic disorders with a firearm.
Obviously it really depends how it is implemented.
I agree, but I'm concerned that this might stop some folks from seeking mental health care, when they otherwise might have.
Can confirm, it does. Not for firearms, just for “who knows what other rights I’ll lose in 30 years if I’m on that list.”
My health records are none of your god-damned business.
If I have to live somewhere where people can own deadly weapons. It absolutely is in the public interest to try and minimise the chances of something going wrong.
Health records are checked when applying for social security, for immigration, for insurance. I don’t necessarily agree with the fact they are for these things. But in my ideal world. The public’s right to safety comes before the right of someone to own a deadly weapon. And if they are going to do a background check they might aswell check for conditions which increase risk of fatal firearm use.
Inability to respect the rights of others is a red flag that you have psychopathic tendencies. Please report to the nearest euthanasia center.
In my opinion no one should have the right to own a firearm. But since that’s impossible in america, I’m all for restricting it.
I’m not allowed to purchase a firearm in my country because I have a disability that often causes fainting and seizures.
America has a gun problem and they are going to start blaming people who have sought medical treatment (for the children). They aren't going to go after people who should probably have medical treatment for mental illness through rigorous screening. These kinds of policies cause people to hesitate when they should seek mental healthcare. A big example is police. They are afraid to ask help because they could lose their job. It's a bullshit policy that does nothing to help the situation and puts blame on people who aren't the problem.