years after adjudication..wht can happen

[red3382]

HI. I am 28 and from Ohio.

I was wondering if being adjudicated mentaly ill as a minor back in the 1998-99s, if that would have an impact on being able to purchase a firearm,12 yrs later as an adult.

I can give more details if necessary.

[retdetsgt]

HI. I am 28 and from Ohio.

I was wondering if being adjudicated mentaly ill as a minor back in the 1998-99s, if that would have an impact on being able to purchase a firearm,12 yrs later as an adult.

I can give more details if necessary.

If you were committed to a mental facility, I don't believe you can. if you just had out patient treatment, you should be okay.

[GoDirectly2Jail]

Following the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, you can hopefully understand the reticence of the authorities to allow the purchase of a firearm by a person with a history of mental illness.

[red3382]

Following the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, you can hopefully understand the reticence of the authorities to allow the purchase of a firearm by a person with a history of mental illness.

I understand that and whole heartedly agree. However, I was a minor and came out of an extremely abusive situation. Id be expected to have issues, but Im good now.

Im just not sure how it will work with being a minor at the time. Would I still be banned from purchasing as an adult.

[retdetsgt]

You might call BATF and ask them. Or check their website to look for FAQ's or perhaps a way to contact them that way and ask. They are the final authority on stuff like that.

[GoDirectly2Jail]

http://www.atf.gov/publications/down...f-i-3310-4.pdf

[red3382]

thank you. That helps. Im eligible.

just want one for self protection, my area is getting way bad, with shootings etc. Thanks Guys. Be safe.

[icu650]

Out of all the things that may be involved in the future being adjudicated mentaly ill as a minor, is being able to own a firearm a top priority in your life? One of the definitions for the word adjudicated (verb) is to settle conclusively. With that said, no I don't think you will be able to purchase a firearm that has to be registered legally.

[icu650]

Sorry about adding anything futher I didn't read post six till later. Enough said.

[red3382]

Out of all the things that may be involved in the future being adjudicated mentaly ill as a minor, is being able to own a firearm a top priority in your life? One of the definitions for the word adjudicated (verb) is to settle conclusively. With that said, no I don't think you will be able to purchase a firearm that has to be registered legally.

Its honestly not my fault, I just came out of an extremely bad environment, its normal for my head to be wreck. Its not just the being able to own a firearm, but what if I wanted to join the military or become a leo, etc. Then I cant because I have something resting on my shoulders thats not 100% accurate. Thats all.

Plus, Ive always been avid into firearm, since I was a youngster.