Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

Gun Laws

I had a rough spot in my life a couple

years back and had checked myself in

on my own free will to a mental hospital

(I was having suicidal thoughts) does

this mean I will be unable to purchase,

own, or possess a fire arm ?


Asked on 11/26/08, 1:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Gun Laws

Quite likely, yes. You can do a voluntary check of 'eligibility to purchase' through BATFE to see. If barred, then you can seek relief from the ban through a motion to the court to restore rights. Feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need in those court proceedings.

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Answered on 11/26/08, 3:09 pm


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