Gun confiscation has begun.....

[growr]

I found this on another forum I am a member of....scares the willies out of me!
Randy


NY Gun Confiscation Underway - Citizens Told to Turn in Pistol Owner ID & Firearms

 

[Fishslayer]

Yup. Just what many were warning about with the whole "mental health problem" issue.

So where did they get that medical information?

What next? In Kalifornistan we need to show ID for OTC cold medicine containing ephedrine (or somesuch). Suppose they made that a banned substance?

"They" are not stupid. Everything they do has a reason.

 

[ladder13]

Come Jan 1, 2014 this will hit every state in the country under the UNaffordable NONhealthcare Act.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/309269-electronic-medical-records-here-confiscation-too.html

 

[walkin jack]

So now will those that need psychological/psychiatric treatment not seek it out to avoid having their guns confiscated? That's all we need! Where will the real craziness end?

 

[Steve in Vermont]

We've discussed this before. The danger, obviously, is mandating any treatment provider (doctor, therapist, etc) to report ANY concerns about a persons stability. That's about as broad a requirement as you can get. These (required reporters) will, of course, err on the side of caution and report ANYONE just to CTA. All gun owners will now be reevaluating their relationship with their doctor and any other mandated reporter. A real can of worms has been opened.

 

[Arik]

Its been done in Ca for a while now.

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[moosedog]

You get what you vote for.
It ticks me off that most people know more about their sports teams and TV personalities than they do about who they vote for.

 

[Lost Lake]

So now will those that need psychological/psychiatric treatment not seek it out to avoid having their guns confiscated? That's all we need! Where will the real craziness end?

The craziness will end when we all take action. We can't complacently say it's only in New York, so it doesn't bother me in Wisconsin or Utah or wherever.

Write your elected officials. Talk to your friends and neighbors. Stand up for those in other states. Do whatever you can every chance you get.

 

[Comrad]

You get what you vote for.
It ticks me off that most people know more about their sports teams and TV personalities than they do about who they vote for.

I have to respectfully disagree, we get what the majority votes for and not what "we" vote for, "we" being firearms enthusiasts.

I certainly hope this isn't going to get me a demerit for politics but I had to comment.

 

[Damn Yankee]

Here is another article if you are over 55 about taking your Guns.

UN Arms Trade Treaty Calls for Disarmament of Persons 55 and Older - Guns.com

 

[Steve in Vermont]

Here is another article if you are over 55 about taking your Guns.

UN Arms Trade Treaty Calls for Disarmament of Persons 55 and Older - Guns.com

The article mentions over age 55 as being the "twilight years". They also feel people over that age are a threat to themselves and shouldn't own a gun. With that line of reasoning why not apply this to cars? Perhaps the people arguing this point need to spend a few days driving in Florida and trying to sell this to the AARP members. What a joke.

 

[duppie]

I saw this article circulating and just this morning read about it's validity on "The truth about guns"website where even after they reported it earlier is now not so sure of it's validity because of no corroborating contact or evidence from either the source or authorities.....As is my habit, I will reserve an opinion either way until such time as more info is available. I see time and again where our community blindly rally being a cause or incident because we so desperately need a hero or victim to illustrate and embody our collective frustration.
I would urge patients least we all appear as gullible fools to our foes.

 

[Lost Lake]

Here is another article if you are over 55 about taking your Guns.

UN Arms Trade Treaty Calls for Disarmament of Persons 55 and Older - Guns.com

That article is dated April 1st, and shows a 90 year old with a machine gun as ' 23 year old PFC ********'

It's a phony article.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Just another front in the Battle for the RKBA. Do those with "mental health" problems forfeit any other rights?

 

[Steve in Vermont]

I don't take any of these ideas (age limits) seriously. Why, if they tried something like this, they'd bring down an organization more powerful than the NRA........AARP. If they think gun owners are tough, they haven't seen anything yet.

 

[duppie]

I don't take any of these ideas (age limits) seriously. Why, if they tried something like this, they'd bring down an organization more powerful than the NRA........AARP. If they think gun owners are tough, they haven't seen anything yet.

You ain't lying....just see what happens to your political career and driveway shrubbery if you were to suggest a mandatory age should be instated for seniors to relinquish their driver's permit....

 

[pharmer]

I have to respectfully disagree, we get what the majority votes for and not what "we" vote for, "we" being firearms enthusiasts

And I must respectfully disagree. In the last election, 12 MILLION less voters turned out to the polls. Even if you hated "the other guy", sitting on your *** in protest was a vote for this ****. Joe

 

[Black_Sheep]

From the linked article:

The New York State Department of Health is apparently conducting a search of medical records to determine who is being treated for anxiety drugs and using this as a basis for handgun license revocation

I thought a person's medical records are private information, isn't it a violation of HIPAA laws if an examination of the record is unauthorized?

 

[Steve in Vermont]

From the linked article:
I thought a person's medical records are private information, isn't it a violation of HIPAA laws if an examination of the record is unauthorized?

I haven't seen the details of the NY law but assume it would be easy for them to "authorize" the release of such information. I suspect that with the push-back from the states the "gun control" folks will try and insert such language in bills such as Obama Care. Watch for the small print.

 

[WHS 5906]

So when do all the cops and soldiers that are on an anti-depressant have to turn in their weapons?

I love it when things go full circle!