I'm a resident of Florida. I currently posses a concealed weapons permit for the state of Florida. My gun was taken from me after I made my purchase of $560.
I was told that the reason my gun was taken, is because when i was 11, I was in a psych ward for 3 weeks. When I was ELEVEN. I'm a disabled veteran.
I was given a weapon to defend my country. Now, I can't even defend myself.
I really need someones help. I don't know why a felon can get his gun back, I have to go through this.
Don't know where i can go. PLEASE HELP.
I suggest you speak with a local lawyer, or three or four.
Before you stress yourself, did you reveal the fact that you had at some point in your life been a patient at a mental health facility?
Let's review what FDLE says about buying a gun in sunny FL:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/Content/getdoc/70d071b8-8b18-4f8d-8269-8819c33054f4/FAQs2.aspx
These are disqualifiers in FL:
Non-Approval (N) – Possible reasons a non-approval will be issued during a background check:
Felony Conviction
Active felony or misdemeanor warrant
Illegal drug possession, current use, or a conviction of controlled substance within the past year
Active domestic violence or repeat violence injunction (Protection Order)
Adjudication withheld on a felony or domestic violence related charge and three (3) years have not elapsed since the completion date of any court provisions (For example: probation, community services, fines, etc.)
Adjudicated delinquent or received adjudication withheld as a juvenile for a felony charge and person is under the age of 24
Adjudicated mentally defective by a court of law, or involuntarily committed by a judge
Illegal alien status
Renounced United States Citizenship
Misdemeanor conviction related to domestic violence
Received a Dishonorable Discharge from the United States Military
Subject of a General Court Martial from the United States Military
Under 21 and attempting to purchase a handgun, or under 18 and attempting to purchase a long gun
There is no why this or that, as I'm a 30 year retired combat veteran myself.
Not every service member carries or possess a weapon after basic.
Sure, they periodically qualify.
If appears the issue with you stems from your in-patient status as a juvenile.
Again, speak with an attorney.
I no longer own guns.
I had an extensive collection at one time.
I gave them all away, with the exception of two old (but disabled - one 10 gauge, one 12 gauge) shotguns given to me by my dad. They were once owned by my great-great-grandfather.
Actually, my son has them at present.
I own them, but as I'm growing older, I'm gifting most of my possessions prior to my death to those I wish to have them.
Anyway, speak with a lawyer if you wish.
I don't see much give on this, especially if you failed to reveal the incident during your youth.
