Re: Relief From Firearms Prohibition In California
Posted by What were you admitted to a mental health facility for? on 4/04/09

What were you admitted to a mental health facility for?


On 4/03/09, R.P. wrote:
> I was admitted to a mental health facility under WIC 5150 in
> 2006. I was held at the facility for 12 hours and released.
> As a result, I was prohibited from own firearms for 5 years
> under WIC 8103(f)(1). I am requesting a hearing for relief.
> The people have to show by the preponderance of the evidence
> that I would not use guns in a safe manner. I believe that
> they would have a difficult time proving that I would be
> unsafe based on the fact that I was not held for the full 72
> hours under WIC5150 and that I have had no further issues.
> Is that a correct assumption? Does the firearms prohibition
> by the state trigger anything at the federal level? Thanks!

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