Is this... really a potential outcome to seeking help? I've never even considered that a possibility. I mean, I probably don't have the type of mental problems that would make that an appropriate response. But how many people are really at risk for that?? Are there that many people walking around who are a danger to themselves and others? And you're saying those people are likely to be gun owners?

I would think the main reasons people don't get help are financial costs, and social stigmas, with a side of "tried that and had a bad or unproductive experience".

Edit: Well I wasn't worried about this before, but after reading the comments, I'm terrified! What the kind of bullshit is that? It's like a hell that anyone could be dragged off to if the wrong person hears you say the wrong thing? Where you have to pay thousands of dollars to be imprisoned against your will and mistreated?

Sick bastards.