QUESTION
How can I get my gun rights restored if I was taken to a mental hospital for suicide attempt?
Asked on Sep 29th, 2013 on Litigation - Wisconsin
More details to this question:
Back in 1999, I was involuntarily committed to a mental hospital for a suicide attempt. I was released in 5 days after that. It's now 2013, I would like to get my gun rights restored. I haven't had any problems or anything since then. I own my own home, I own my own car, and have had the same job for the last 10 years. It's been 15 years since my admission to the hospital. How do I go about doing this? Thanks.
1 ANSWER
Unfortunately, you can't. Congress de-funded the provisions in the federal law that would allow you to petition BATFE for restoration of your rights back in the 1990's. If we had a functional government, you could lobby your congressional representative to reinstate the funding.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2013 at 9:06 AM