What is a 'restricted person'?

[easy]

What constitutes a 'restricted person', medically speaking?

One of Mrs easy's friends was told by a 'CCW instructor' that she was a 'restricted person' and would not be able to own a firearm or CCW. She was diagnosed 'bi-polar' sometime in the past. Was she informed correctly and if so is there a reference/link for me to look up? If this is correctable with meds can she get approved?

 

[Fyrtwuck]

From the OSBI website.


16. What if I’ve had mental health treatment?

You are not eligible for an SDA license if you are currently undergoing or in the last 3 years undergone treatment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder.For purposes of this paragraph, "currently undergoing treatment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder" means the person has been diagnosed by a licensed physician as being afflicted with a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, psychological orientation, or memory that significantly impairs judgment, behavior, capacity to recognize reality, or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life. The preclusive period is 3 years from the last date of treatment or until you can present a certified statement from a licensed physician stating that you are either no longer disabled by any mental or psychiatric illness, condition, or disorder or that you have been stabilized on medication for ten (10) years or more.

You will also be denied for attempted suicide or other condition relating to or indicating mental instability or an unsound mind which occurred within the preceding ten-year period.

Involuntary commitment for a mental illness, condition, or disorder and adjudication as an incompetent person are permanent preclusions as well.


I would suggest you contact OSBI since they are the ones who issue the CCW's.

 

[Glocktogo]

Was she adjudicated mentally incompetent or involuntarily committed for more than a 72 hour evaluation? If the answer is no to those questions, she isn't a former felon and hasn't unlawfully use controlled substances, then she is not a prohibited person.

She may be required to submit additional information to OSBI regarding her condition, but she's legal to own and possess a firearm.

 

[Buzzdraw]

Lots of info on the OSBI website in the Q & A area. I'd send the friend to the site to let them peruse it.

 

[easy]

All helpful, thanks!

 

[KOPBET]

Regarding legality of purchasing a firearm, you can read the definition of Prohibited Person and Adjudicated Mentally Defective on the 4473.

https://www.atf.gov/file/61446/download

A handgun license is a separate matter, and as suggested, the OSBI should be contacted.