FPIDplease

Why thank you!

Great discussion here. As some have mentioned there is no clear answer. To ask the chief or fpid reviewer would raise a red flag and possibly lead to denial or at least restraint against approval. Therefore the question is what consitutes answering yes. Even people on here have conflicting answers and I guess I better go safe and check yes with dr notes etc. Prepared with a lawyer to make sure everything is up to par. I'll either wait till I move out of NJ or pray that I get approved here. It's a "catch all" question. Even taking Xanax after September 11 because your father worked In the world trade center could be enough for a felony if you check no because you technically took medication for mental reasons. Likely? No. Possible? Yes. That's what I've gathered. Edited for spelling etc. I posted from bed on the cell.

Thanks again. I appreciate the thorough responses as vague as I've been. I hoped that I would get answers about the law and I have. I feel that full honest answers backed up with documents from the physician will help more than it would hurt. Hopefully whomever is reviewing the application will appreciate that. I just want to be as thorough as possible because we all know it is difficult enough in NJ. The last thing I want to do is have them feel like I was playing dumb or insulting their intelligence and resources. Great forum!

Just trying to cover my bases and figure out the proper way to answer "catch all" questions. I don't want to assume and end up in trouble for checking no. I want to follow the process 100%. This way if I end up having to appeal I can at least show my paperwork was filled out 100% and not end up with that ruining everything. That's why I am here. You guys seem to have a lot of experience. Thanks again for the response!

I appreciate the quick response. I also did ask him if I can ask the DR. to write a letter. He said in all his years of practice he's only found 1 willing to do that. That's where he lost me. Wouldn't any doctor be obligated to write that letter if he believed you were not a threat?

I tried searching the forums but it seems there are so many common terms that it becomes endless. I would like to Apply for a FPID. I am not a felon. I have never been committed ( voluntary or involuntary) and I have no domestic violence history. I have seen a psychiatrist and therapist for anxiety. I called a NJ Gun Permit attorney and asked if that would be grounds for denial. He states that they can and will find any reason to deny me. Basically, he was implying that without a lawyer, even seeing a psychiatrist to vent, regardless of a diagnosis, or lack of diagnosis, or medication would cause me to be denied. If I understood correctly, he implied that anything and everything will give them the excuse " public health, safety and welfare.". On his web site he explains that even if " You have had any police involvement at any time no matter what happened". Regardless if there was a conviction, dropped charge, etc. Basically I am wondering if this guy is correct and would help me obtain my FPID or is he a great business man? How many of you have used an attorney throughout the application process and feel that you would have been denied without the attorney even if you shouldn't have been denied without one. Thanks for your time and look forward to your answers. FPIDplease