A diagnosis of PTSD does not disqualify anyone from owning a firearm. PTSD takes many forms, including nightmares, difficulty being around other people, etc. and does not necessarily mean the sufferer is a ticking time bomb. Once such a person makes threats to harm themselves or others, then their firearms may be taken by order of a judge for safekeeping - that goes for anyone, though.
Thanks, Vet.
Great explanation.
I believe the idea of prohibiting a vet with PTSD from having a gun was proposed by some liberals. As you noted - the symptoms can vary greatly. And it is probably hard enough to get them to see a doctor about it already - just think if they knew their guns would be taken away how hard it would be to get help for these guys.
What you say is correct 101st.
A great friend of mine re-uped after first 911, was 6 mths shy of being too old and went to serve two tours in Iraq as a front line grunt.
He is now, according to military, 80% disabled with 60% PTSD, owns a gunshop where he sales and repairs weapons.
He is afraid the government is going to take what he has built and is probably going to close down shortly just because he is classed PTSD.
I'm too easily suseptable tin foil thought processes these days.
Don’t think for a minute a diagnosis of PTS won’t be added to the list! How else will returning servicemen be denied access to arms?
Prayers for Chris and his neighbor’s families.