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Desire to be castrated and firearms ownership
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:25 am
by nvrgag44 (imported)
Something just occurred to me. If someone makes a rational, intelligent medically based case to their urologist about their desire to be castrated I wonder about the urologist possibly notifying the "authorities" that his patient may be a mentally unstable danger to himself and needs psychiatric help. In today's upside down world that's all that's needed to take away the patient's 2nd Amendment right to legally possess firearms. I've just begun everclear injections but that would be a deal breaker for me. My freedom is much more important. Anyone have any experiences with this possibility?
Re: Desire to be castrated and firearms ownership
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:45 am
by LeatherPup (imported)
Here in Florida the doctor may have no choice but to notify Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and have you Baker Acted. FDLE must then provide the information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to be available for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
So yes, it could start a legal and medical process that you would not want to endure.
Re: Desire to be castrated and firearms ownership
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 3:51 pm
by kristoff
nvrgag44 (imported) wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:25 am
Something just occurred to me. If someone makes a rational, intelligent medically based case to their urologist about their desire to be castrated I wonder about the urologist possibly notifying the "authorities" that his patient may be a mentally unstable danger to himself and needs psychiatric help. In today's upside down world that's all that's needed to take away the patient's 2nd Amendment right to legally possess firearms. I've just begun everclear injections but that would be a deal breaker for me. My freedom is much more important. Anyone have any experiences with this possibility?
Can't speak to all states, but here, no, a urologist cannot by himself initiate such mental health issues. He can refer to a psychiatrist. If necessary, a psychologist can request a voluntary visit with individual. If deemed unsafe, he could be subject to an involuntary hold for 72 hours, during which time he would be evaluated. Commitments and reportable illness must be found in review. In this state, a temporary hold is easy to get. An involuntary commitment takes almost an act of Congress. I suspect you would be OK in your state, but I cant say with certainty.