Gun Permits

[Kelly Costa]

Has anyone dealt with a gun permit applicant being someone who seems to have a disability where their intelligence/maturity level is below what their age is that would make you question approving a gun permit? We had an individual come in to apply for a firearm permit who is 21 but needed a lot of help filling out the application and there were a lot of indicators that would suggest they either have an injury or disability that is making them operate at a lower intelligence than 21. Based on our background check, there are no other prohibitors that could be used to deny.

Hoping someone has maybe dealt with something similar and could provide some input/insight on what to do.

Thank you!

[Amanda Zant]

HI! there is always the probable clause caveat you could use. I would you document the interaction with the subject, and have a supervisor review it with you. Ultimately your name will be on the approval paperwork, and I would recommend standing up for what you believe is correct. I would hope this person is not being coerced into something, and also things do get tricky with gun rights/laws. On the other hand, if there is no guardianship on file…do you feel you could deny them? Have you reached out to your local Probate Court as an extra step?

Great question! I’d love to hear how this has played out in your department to assist others who may deal with something similar in the future.

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