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MissElision t1_izt7fq7 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in States are letting people ban themselves from owning a gun by greenhousecrtv

Fourth paragraph or so of the article "If they change their mind, they have to wait seven days for the county to revoke it."

Yes, mentally ill people can actually have this foresight. If I still lived in Washington, I'd absolutely do this. I have short periods of mania and depression where I've been tempted to commit suicide. This extends that waiting period by a substantial amount for the person to change their mind and seek help.

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shooketh_not_stireth t1_iztn6k4 wrote

That's fair. As long as this remains a voluntary tool and isn't used in a coercive fashion.

Imo, there should also be a voluntary temporary surrender w/mandatory waiting period for return of firearms.

People go through tough times. Might be them, might be someone in their home. They shouldn't be forced to choose between losing their right to own and keep firearms and getting the help they need when they need it.

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MissElision t1_izu4t32 wrote

As far as I understand, this measure in all the states it's used in has no penalty or flag with it. So it wouldn't impact them negatively in the future at all. It's also 100% personal choice so it cannot be forced on someone, merely suggested.

There are many gun ranges that will rent low cost long term storage. I've known many people who have done so when they have someone in the home who can't be around guns.

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[deleted] t1_izt8ew1 wrote

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MissElision t1_izt8zei wrote

In many cases, suicide is a snap decision. Of all my attempts, the longest planning period was three days. Seven days is quite a while to seek help/back down. The article also discusses that they think it needs more work and want to expand upon it. But that it's a start for those who are worried about gun access.

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HelenAngel t1_izuwae2 wrote

I was excited to sign myself up for this until I saw they’re going to “beef up” the law with penalties if a person puts themselves on the list then tries to buy. I just want to be stopped, not get in trouble if one of my alters does it. I have professionally diagnosed dissociative identity disorder.

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