Currently I live in CA, in 1999, I was forced to stay in a mental ward of the local hospital on a 72 hour psych evaluation. Now apparently there is a law in CA, that states if you’ve been in the mental ward that you cant buy a firearm for 5 years (or something like that). I did sign a form saying that I wanted to take it to court, but due to lack of funds for a lawyer, I was never able to. Now I realize that the 5 year waiting period is almost up, but I was wondering how little a chance I have of actually appealing it and winning. I would also like to know what would happen if I was to go to a local gun store and attempt to purchase a firearm, I doubt it would matter, but I would like to buy a .357 handgun made by Glock, and if I am able to I would like to purchase a 12G shotgun (Remington), as well as a rifle.  I will ask this on a another question as well, but since I am here now, Does anyone know how many firearms you are able to obtain a year, under REGULAR factors, meaning no felo
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As to the first part of your question, I'm not sure a five year waiting period is accurate:\n\nCal Wel & Inst Code § 8100 (2006)\n\n§ 8100.  Possession of firearm by patient with mental disorder; Waiting period for patients threatening physical violence\n\n   (a) A person shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control, or purchase or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, any firearms whatsoever or any other deadly weapon, if on or after January 1, 1992, he or she has been admitted to a facility and is receiving inpatient treatment and, in the opinion of the attending health professional who is primarily responsible for the patient's treatment of a mental disorder, is a danger to self or others, as specified by Section 5150, 5250, or 5300, even though the patient has consented to that treatment. A person is not subject to this subdivision once he or she is discharged from the facility.\n \nThat says that as soon as a person is released/discharged, the law no longer applies.  And that is for violent patients.  I can't find anything about a waiting period.  Besides, as stated above, the five year period is up, so don't sweat it.\n\nIf you do apply for a license, permit, etc, disclose everything.  You can get in more trouble for lying.
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Of course you can if you are over 21 and follow Pennsylvania law regarding purchasing a handgun,or whatever type you want.\nPFA is protect against abuse,contempt of that order has nothing to do with your purchasing a gun.Unless your a convicted felon,then the PFA doesn't have anything to do with it, but the felony conviction does.
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There is one for rifles, one for handguns and one for concealed weapons (usually handguns). You have to be 18 for rifles, 21 for the other 2, no felonies, clean record. They do a background check for all 3. Probably no automatic weapons (I think those are illegal in all states), but your local court house can help you.
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Depending on the state in which you reside, the answer may be a qualified "yes." In order to purchase a Class III (select fire) firearm, you need a couple of things:\n\n1. It has to be legal in your state.\n\n2. You need permission from the chief law enforcement officer in your county - ordinarily the sheriff.\n\n3. You need to decide EXACTLY what firearm you want to purchase - not just the model, but the exact serial number. You'll need that for the next step.\n\n3a. The firearm has to have been manufactured, assembled (and imported, where applicable)  prior to May 19, 1986.\n\n4. You need to fill out an ATF form (number escapes me) begging permission from them to own such a firearm. You need to include the serial number, hence step #3.\n\n5. You need to have a secure location to place the firearm in your house. The ATF can show up any time - day or night - for a spot check to see that the gun is on the premises listed in step 4 and that you're the only one that has access to it.\n\n6. You need to pay a $200 tax for having such a firearm. I don't recall if it's $200 once or every year, but it's a pittance. Annoying, but a pittance.\n\nReally, your best bet is to find a dealer that specializes in Class III firearms. A quick call to a local gun shop will help you find one.
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While I would like to own a class three weapon, I wouldn't ask such a question in an open forum.  Currently, the convenience store (BATF) is pursuing several legal gunsmiths for various reasons.  If they found out you did this they would be at your door.
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What is a CHILD doing with a firearm ?  What is wrong with this kid ?  is this kid stupid or just plain  violent ?  Where is this kid picking up this type of irresponsible actions.  Is it from the parents ?  because it sounds like to me this kid has a big problem.  \n\nI would love to here what excuse the parents of this kid would conjure up why a minor child secured a loaded firearm.  --\n\nAnd here is my big MIS-understanding - Why are you so concerned about this kid not being able to buy a gun in the future ?  THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW !
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What you are about to do is illegal.  READ THE YELLOW FEDERAL FORM.   The firearm must be for you.  If you buy it then give it to him you have committed a felony because the gun was never meant to be for you!!!!!!!!!
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nSimply ... you CAN'T!\n\nIn New Jersey, air rifles, pellet guns, BB guns, etc. are considered FIREARMS and require the purchaser to have a NJ Firearms Identification Card ... our state's version of a rifle and shotgun permit. And if you are trying to get a pistol version of an air rifle, pellet gun, or BB gun, you need a New Jersey Permit to Purchase a Pistol!\n\nNo one will legally sell an air type gun to residents of NJ without the proper permits, and will not ship them here!\n\nSorry ... it's the law we must live with!
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Most likely, it is probably too late.\n\nThe laws depend on the state.  When I began hunting in Wisconsin about 17 years ago, I believe you could carry a gun when you were 12 or 13, only if you were with an adult AND you took a hunters safety class.  If you took hunter’s safety, you could hunt on your own after age 14+ (as opposed to 16 without the class).  Besides that, most states I have ever purchased a license in require a Hunter’s Safety certificate if you were born after a certain year.  The year varies, but it is usually between 1970 and 1980.\n\nSo if I had to take a guess about you sitting with your son and your son having a weapon, it is probably illegal.  I would recommend giving your states Department of Natural Resources (or Fish & Game, whatever it is called in your state) and find out if there are any Hunters education classes left and to ask your original question about sitting with your son while he is hunting.\n\nNot that I advocate breaking the law, but…\n\nThere is no law in any state that I am aware of that makes it illegal for your son to be with you while you are hunting, provided both people abide by clothing and other requirements.  If you happen to hand the rifle to your son when a deer walks by and your son shoots it…chances are no one will know the difference.  Even if you just take your son out while you hunt, it would be a good experience for him.  When I first started hunting, it was tough to point a weapon at a living thing and pull the trigger, knowing I was going to take a life.  That feeling goes away with time, but your son might change his tune after he sees an animal killed up close by you.\n\nBesides, a day in the woods is a great way to get some exercise, see the raw beauty of nature, and spend time with your son.  If you hunt and your son can’t, give your son a camera for practice.  Give you son a camera with a regular lens and have him get a good picture of a deer, a squirrel, and a rabbit.  It will give your son a goal and teach him vital hunting techniques (finding game, anticipating game movements, setting up ambushes, stalking, etc…).  Just a thought.
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First of all your a dumb#ss for letting him borrow it.  But second of all... they will not be able to trace the bullets back to you.  Because even though those bullets may have lands and grooves and striations made by your gun that can be matched 100% to the barrel and firing pin of your weapon, they would need your gun to match the bullets to make a match.  Your gun would have to be recovered at a crime or reported stolen and recovered in order to be run through IBIS or some similar database at a crime lab.  Unless they go and take all the .38 smith and wessons and test them which isn't going to happen.  But if you do hear something about a crime he commited I'd go to the cops anyways to clear your conscience.
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that is not up to florida but up too the fbi. they did a background check on him and the mental problem wasn't on record. if you are concerned call your local fbi office and they will have it revoked it will go on file and he will have to give up his permit.also he will never be allowed to own a hand gun again. problem solved.
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First what are you going to use it for?\nSecond, are you of legal age to use a gun\nlike this?\nThird, did you know that you have to register\ntranquilizer guns? If you don't and you get caught it's \na class 3 misdemeanor.\nI have several links to these types of guns, but \nI don't know if I should let you have it.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nFirst, when you filled out the Federal Form 4473, did you notice how they identified the Pistol, either new or used? If he falsified the information on the 4473, he may have just jeopardized his FFL. \n\nIf I remember correctly, you are in Virginia. What I would suggest ... \n\nFirst, check in the "tupperware case" for a product registration card. (By the way, the Glocks typically come in a "tupperware" style box the color of the pistol, with a peg in it to hold the pistol in place at the trigger guard.)\n\nSecond, if the product registration card is not there, either e-mail Glock at: sales@usglock.com or call them directly and tell them that you just purchased a Model 19 as new, but the product registration card was missing, and you want to register your pistol as the original owner to take advantage of the warranty. \n\nThird, if they are hesitant, ask if you are in fact the original registered owner for that pistol/serial number. You should get an honest answer. \n\nFourth, if you are told that you are not the original owner, or Glock will not help you, call the Headquarters of the Virginia State Police, and ask to speak to the section that oversees or licenses gun dealers in Virginia. You may start a fire storm ... but you did purchase your handgun as new, and if you were defrauded, you are entitled to legal recourse!\n\nGood luck!
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You can enter a gun store at any age.  My Dad collects old riffles and I remember going to a gun store with him as a child.  The legal age to buy a gun is 21.  You can legally fire someone else's gun, though.  My Dad took me to a shooting range a few times.  I didn't mind the shooting, but the loading of the bullets hurt my hands.  I pretty much hated going there. :)
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If you are not a felon, and the gun is legally registered to you then there a several things that will happen.  First if you shoot someone you will go to jail period.  You will probably be released on bail and have to go to court.  You will most likely be found not guilty of criminal charges unless you are carrying the gun illegaly.  The main problem is that even if you are aquitted of the charges and your gun is returned to you, you will still most likely be sued by the victims family or even the victim in civil court.  You will most likely loose, and have to pay them money even if they committed the crime and not yourself.  I was taught this in a handgun course for carrying a weapon.  I live in TN. and we are allowed to carry a gun if you pay and have no felonies.
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Try this site.\n\nhttp://www.textfiles.com/politics/GUNS/caligun.law\n As far as I can read, it is considered the same as with general firearms. Discharging away from occupied dwellings is legal and you are not likely to get into any trouble for it. If you have a hunting license you should be fine in shooting critters, but you might want to check with your local fish and game service for definites. They can tell you about shooting animals on or off private property. Good luck to you.
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If you are the owner of said firearm you need to check the persons identification to make sure they are of proper age to purchase said firearm.  If its a handgun and you think this person might not be legit then I would call the local police station and ask if they would run any wants and warrants on their ID if that comes back clean sell the gun.  If yo don't and somebody gets killed with your gun you could be charged as an accessory prior to the fact. Rifles,& shotguns Okay if above 18.  Handguns find their way from the south to places like DC and NYC all the time and you do not want a childs blood on your hands.