Be careful with the VA and marijuana.

[snafu21]

Not sure if my son in law is the first casualty but I just found out yesterday that he's dug himself a hole.

He put in for a reevaluation trying to go from 90% to 100%. He's got nerve damage in his back and ptsd from his time in the sand box. Well, they were discussing his pain and anxiety and he said the medication prescribed wasn't working and they asked how he was handling it. He told them with alcohol and marijuana, they finished the exam and all that happy happy... Week ago he received a letter notifying him that he's been found mentally incompetent and has been baker acted and has 30 days to file an appeal and have a hearing.

Ya try and try to tell these young folks to either leave the stuff alone or be quiet about it when talking about it to people like the VA. Now I'm sure we didn't get the entire story but I do know enough to be scared they'll get a kick in the door and my daughter or grandkids will get hurt if they come to take away his guns.

I'm hoping it all turns out to be a big nothing burger but it's scary right now.

 

[DRC458]

Bad show. Wishing all of you the best.

 

[dennishoddy]

Week ago he received a letter notifying him that he's been found mentally incompetent and has been baker acted and has 30 days to file an appeal and have a hearing.

What is baker acted?

 

[snafu21]

What is baker acted?

I thought it was just confinement myself but he said they are saying he is a danger to himself or others because of drug/alcohol use and gun ownership.

 

[dennishoddy]

I thought it was just confinement myself but he said they are saying he is a danger to himself or others because of drug/alcohol use and gun ownership.

Oh, man that is not good at all!

 

[Fyrtwuck]

What is baker acted?

The Florida Mental Health Act.

https://government-programs.laws.com/baker-act

 

[-Pjackso]

Does he know the extent of what's about to happen?
As much as he may not like it - it sounds like the best plan is to liquidate any firearms he has, before they're removed.
Sold/transferred/gifted/whatever. And be quick about it.

Pretending it won't happen will only make it worse - when it inevitably happens.

I send my regrets to him.

 

[RickN]

Does he know the extent of what's about to happen?
As much as he may not like it - it sounds like the best plan is to liquidate any firearms he has, before they're removed.
Sold/transferred/gifted/whatever. And be quick about it.

Pretending it won't happen will only make it worse - when it inevitably happens.

I send my regrets to him.

Agreed, he should "give" them all to you until this blows over.

 

[clintbailey]

During discussion of these "red flag" laws with some coworkers, I said that those type laws would be an easy way to disarm a part of our populace that has been trained in fighting skills/tactics/mindset...especially with the VA and whomever else that are basically talking our guys and gals into these PTSD disability checks...I know some have it legit, maybe more than we will ever know, but some of the people I served with have pretty much told me that the powers that be make it known that if people from the same unit have the same story about why they need a percentage paid out, its easier to get everyone paid that way...sure makes me wonder if its all a sham on the gov't part when situations arise and they use that diagnosis against the vets

 

[snafu21]

Does he know the extent of what's about to happen?
As much as he may not like it - it sounds like the best plan is to liquidate any firearms he has, before they're removed.
Sold/transferred/gifted/whatever. And be quick about it.

Pretending it won't happen will only make it worse - when it inevitably happens.

I send my regrets to him.

I've told him I'd "buy" all firearms and weapons in the house and when it's all settled he could have them all back. He'll know more when the competency hearing takes place hopefully.