Any Law experts in here?

[u/hforhigh]

Hi, I have a question for you. I recently went to the hospital because I had a depressive episode and the police came to my house with a search warrant to take my guns and ammo for my safety which I honestly do not mind at all.

But I had a GSG16 which I didn't sold nor deactivate since the gun ban.. What is the worse outcome as of today? I mean I technically still had it in my possession so can I or will I be charged with possession of a prohibited firearm? I was released from the hospital the same day I came in.

I literally just wanted to talk with someone when I called 911, I wasn't suicidal at all, I have the same job for quite a while and am a part-time student.

I do not want any criminal charges because I went and asked some help, it would literally be insane. I'm kind of stressed out right now.

[u/LongRoadNorth]

Get help yes. But I wouldn't say owning firearms aren't for them.

Right now yes, but not forever. One of my friends went through a lot recently with a family loss. When I found out he was struggling I took his firearms until he was better.

Was actually quite the interesting experience with the police etc ensuring I don't return.

Happy to say he's doing better now and he knows I'm always here if he needs to talk.

Mental health is no joke. Been there before and it's hard.

The important thing is that op reached out before it got serious.

[u/PopperChopper → u/LongRoadNorth]

I think that you really shouldn’t be giving an opinion on here, and the prudent thing to do is err on the side of caution when dealing with such serious consequences.

[u/LongRoadNorth → u/PopperChopper]

What you're implying would mean that no one ever recovers than.

I said right now guns aren't for them. But should that mean they can never have them again?

They said they're a student at safe to assume they're probably pretty young, is it safe to say that if you're having depression in your 20s you'll never recover and be healthy mentally?

I've been in that position calling 911 because I didn't know what I was thinking. I didn't attempt to hurt myself but ya I was having some really dark thoughts. I was a teen.

People recover.

[u/PopperChopper → u/LongRoadNorth]

No what I’m implying is that you don’t tell the guy who just got out of the hospital “you know some people with suicidal ideations can be safe around guns”

Christ guys read the room

[u/LongRoadNorth → u/PopperChopper]

But I never said for him to get them right away but that many here are telling him he shouldn't own.

The other thing is it really doesn't take much for them to take stuff away.

You could just be dealing with depression no where close to suicidal and police may confiscate them.

As I said I get it from the side of being overly cautious but same time police and some hospitals will make people feel way worse. And treat them like they're a lot worse than they are.

I get it but the stigma that then comes with it and the fear of what might come can make people not reach out for help until it's too late.

I've been there and having dealt with it recently with my friend with his firearms it's bad. He literally held out getting help because he was worried about what the police would do.

I understand they have to side with caution but the way they address it lacks a lot of consideration for the person struggling

[u/hforhigh → u/PopperChopper]

I got out because there was no menace, you can't to a psychiatrist you know. I was kind of depressed because of physical pain. I will stop replying after that because this thread went way out of context. My original post was about if I got into trouble holding my gsg against the gun grab, not about mental illness or how to get them back. They can keep them if they deem me not fit. My life will not be affected by it you know. Of course it sucks to think I won't ever be able to hunt again :/

[u/LongRoadNorth → u/hforhigh]

I hear ya bro

The Good News is as it was mentioned you're covered by the Amnesty so nothing to worry about