I registered because I've been thinking about getting a firearms id and after reading the application have more questions and concerns.

 

I'm a 50+ male that was diagnosed ADHD about 15 years ago. I've been on a low dose of anti-depressant and Ritalin for at least 10 years.

 

Question 23 reads " Are you dependent upon the use of any narcotic or other controlled dangerous substance?"

 

Ritalin is a controlled substance, class or category 2.

 

Am I dependent on it? Strictly speaking, yes. Could I not use it and function? Yes.

 

Answering this question truthfully looks to be an instant disqualification.

 

I've been advised to answer "No" to that and other questions, that the questions aren't really looked at. I can see problems with that too, particularly with my medications.

 

I'm open to any and all comments and suggestions on what I might do to ensure or better my chances for getting a FID.

 

Thanks!

 

JGT

Welcome to the forum.

 

Sorry, I don't know if the medication will disqualify you, but I wouldn't say no on the form. If they find out, could be fine and or jail for lying on a gov't form.

 

Good luck.

Welcome to the forum....

 

What you are looking for here is legal advise on the internet..... and in this case, I would consult an actual lawyer.....

 

Our opinions wont matter here....

 

Good Luck.....

Hi,

 

Welcome.

 

You certainly need a legal adviser to answer your question.

 

If you think that going untreated for a period of time might cause issues, perhaps you should rethink the whole thing.

I am going to assume your question is legitimate...

Sorry, but only a lawyer is going to be able to answer your question. I don't believe that seeing a psychiatrist and taking an anti-depressant automatically disqualifies you for anything, but it probably does increase your need to provide documentation from a medical doctor and mental health professional that you are capable of responsible firearm ownership. Considering the open hostility of the AMA and the Mental Health profession towards legal gun ownership, you may have a difficult time. Good luck.

 

I registered because I've been thinking about getting a firearms id and after reading the application have more questions and concerns.

 

I'm a 50+ male that was diagnosed ADHD about 15 years ago. I've been on a low dose of anti-depressant and Ritalin for at least 10 years.

 

Question 23 reads " Are you dependent upon the use of any narcotic or other controlled dangerous substance?"

 

Ritalin is a controlled substance, class or category 2.

 

Am I dependent on it? Strictly speaking, yes. Could I not use it and function? Yes.

 

Answering this question truthfully looks to be an instant disqualification.

 

I've been advised to answer "No" to that and other questions, that the questions aren't really looked at. I can see problems with that too, particularly with my medications.

 

I'm open to any and all comments and suggestions on what I might do to ensure or better my chances for getting a FID.

 

Thanks!

 

JGT

Welcome to the group.

 

Talk to a lawyer.

+1 on what they have said, and welcome to the forum.

welcome to the forum.

 

It really is a question to run by the attorney, however I would not think it is a big deal. Reason why.... over the past few years, anti depressants have been readily avail, and get easily prescribed. At the current moment, up to 25% of the population is on some sort of anti depressant.

 

Even for an insurance point of view... being treated for depression is not a big deal anymore... however you will have to get documentation.

Welcome! You should talk to:

 

Gary Needleman

Needleman & Pisano Esq.

River Road Road

Montville, NJ

(973) 334-4422

 

He is on retainer with ANJRPC and he is a good guy.

Welcome to the forum, and good luck in your quest against the PRNJ

Hello and Welcome. If you 'passed' the HIPAA application http:www.njsp.org/info/pdf/firearms/sp-066.pdf form-"Consent for Mental Health Records Search" which is MANDATORY to obtain a New Jersey Firearms I.D backround check clearance than you should be fine, I would think? To be completely honest I'm a little curious why firearms now? @ 50+yrs old if never previously safely owned and maintained before?

Hello and Welcome from South Jersey

Thanks to all the welcomes!

 

That's what I get for not taking the time to fully flesh out what I was thinking...sigh.

 

Yes, I kinda was looking for legal advice, which I know better than to ask for on the 'net. I should have said I was thinking about getting legal advice, which I am. My thanks for the referral! I will check him out!

 

What I was asking for people's opinion on my concerns. The idea that they are people opinions and NOT legal advice of any sort. (#include disclaimer.h)

 

I totally failed to explain my experience with firearms.

 

My step father was an avid duck hunter in the California delta between Sacramento and Pittsburgh, CA. After a hunter safety class, my brother and I were allowed to use the various shotguns he owned. Mostly for skeet shooting as we weren't really into duck hunting.

 

Around the same time I also attended a summer camp that had a .22 caliber rifle range. When my two boys were late elementary school, they also had the summer camp experience.

 

I have a healthy respect for any firearm and have "beat" that respect and the usual rules into the my kids. A firearm is loaded until proven otherwise. Don't point a weapon at anything you don't intend to shoot.

 

I also understand they aren't magical, like some people seem to believe. Powerful, yes. Magical, no.

 

Why now? Because I have always wanted to. Because I have people around me who are involved and willing to help me enjoy what they enjoy. Because I now have the money to put into it.

 

Again, thanks for all the replies!

 

JGT

I can definetly appreciate your backround and fondness of firearms and the memories you have of early childhood in the sport! I hope your children can now enjoy as you did and build even more fond memories with you. Its an outstanding time out there burning powder and bringing home fresh game for the table, just alot more expensive than it use to be. I wish you the best and look forward to your future input to our threads.

Hey, welcome to the forums. Good luck in sorting everything out.

welcome

Welcome to the forum