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New York Bill Requires Mental Health Evaluation to Buy Firearms
S.C.O.P.E. Shooters Committee On Political Education ^ | 01/16/2020

Posted on 01/16/2020 11:56:46 AM PST by Behind Liberal Lines

Legislation pre-filed in New York by State Senator James Sanders (D-10th Senate District) will require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to first pass a mental health evaluation.

Senate Bill 7065 has been referred to the New York Senate Consumer Protection Committee where it awaits a hearing.Current New York law requires the use of a licensed firearms dealer and passage of a federal background (NICS) check to transfer any firearm.

SB 7065 would require the mental health check prior to initiating the background check.

The implementation of a mental health evaluation for firearm transfers constitutes unprecedented government regulation and overreach. The mental health requirement would even apply to a father giving a treasured firearm to his son or daughter.

Violators of the new law would face non-violent Class D felony charges and up to 7 years in prison. Some other non-violent Class D felonies in New York include robbery, burglary and vehicular manslaughter. If you are convicted of any felony, you lose your right to own a firearm and your right to vote.

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To: Behind Liberal Lines

What really is needed is a law that requires mental evaluation before holding an elective office.


21 posted on 01/16/2020 12:07:05 PM PST by old curmudgeon (There is no situation so terrible, so disgraceful, that the federal government can not make worse)
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To: thoughtomator

These things only work with the cooperative or someone who can be observed in custody over an extended period of time.

This law “working” is a progressive MD saying No, he’s not fit, case closed, no appeal. Times a hundred thousand.


22 posted on 01/16/2020 12:08:18 PM PST by Dr. Wu
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

What about when you buy a Two Ton Assault Vehicle?


23 posted on 01/16/2020 12:08:21 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (Kill a Commie for your Mommy.)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Can’t have guns to defend yourself, but they’ll let criminals out of jail without bail if they commit a violent crime.

Yeah... That’s the ticket.


24 posted on 01/16/2020 12:08:26 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
will require anyone wishing to purchase a firearm to first pass a mental health evaluation.

Good luck finding a psychiatrist willing to sign the paperwork, and thus assume liability if the person subsequently shoots anyone, for any amount of money.

Because the next step will be the NY State insurance commissioner and medical authorities issuing a friendly letter to all mental health professionals that (1) they WILL be held liable, and (2) their insurance will NOT cover them.

25 posted on 01/16/2020 12:08:29 PM PST by PapaBear3625 ("Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities." -- Voltaire)
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To: old curmudgeon
What really is needed is a law that requires mental evaluation before holding an elective office.

Yeah, something like this:


26 posted on 01/16/2020 12:09:37 PM PST by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Damned well better be the same for getting a driver’s license and buying alcohol!


27 posted on 01/16/2020 12:10:33 PM PST by polymuser (It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and so few by deceit. Noel Coward)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Firearms are dangerous, deadly devices. Anyone desirous of such a thing is obviously insane.


28 posted on 01/16/2020 12:11:28 PM PST by MrBambaLaMamba (Re: Revolution 2.0 / CWII - the side that owns the air wins)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Democrats would cease to exist if a mental health evaluation were required for voting.


29 posted on 01/16/2020 12:11:46 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Democrats only believe in democracy when they win the election.)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
Much more important to require a mental health exam before running for office.

I will be conducting those exams!!!!

30 posted on 01/16/2020 12:11:48 PM PST by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
My mental health evaluation?

  1. Does your perception of your gender align with your actual biological gender?
  2. Do you vote Democrat?
  3. Are you in fear of being 'triggered'?
  4. Have you ever sought out a 'safe space'?
  5. Should the government help to take care of and protect the environment?
  6. Under normal circumstances should a woman be able to have an abortion in the United States?
  7. Should rich people pay more taxes to the government?
  8. Should the United States welcome new immigrants and refugees?
  9. Should the government help people who can not buy food, a place to live, or other things they need?
  10. Should two men or two women be permitted to wed?

Answering 'yes' to any of these questions will result in a referral for further psychological testing.

31 posted on 01/16/2020 12:12:42 PM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (The GOP never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity.)
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To: Bob434

Don’t forget cars.


32 posted on 01/16/2020 12:14:45 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
RAT strategy: Throw up enough roadblocks so perfectly sane people will just stop trying.

What happens to those people who fail the test? Oh yeah, they are just released...so they can go out and buy illegal guns and/or knives.

Pure idiocy!

33 posted on 01/16/2020 12:17:26 PM PST by immadashell (Save Innocent Lives - ban gun free zones)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Michael Savage

Liberalism is a Mental Disorder— Hardcover – April 12, 2005

Still true.

Thus, no leftists may own firearms. Comforting.
by Michael Savage (Author)


34 posted on 01/16/2020 12:18:33 PM PST by frank ballenger (End vote harvesting,non-citizen voting & leftist media news censorship or we are finished.)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

Apply that law to voting first.


35 posted on 01/16/2020 12:18:35 PM PST by fruser1
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To: Ouchthatonehurt

Why do you want a gun?

Answer: in case someone tries to rob me.

Patient exhibits paranoid tendencies.


36 posted on 01/16/2020 12:18:55 PM PST by willyd (I for one welcome our NSA overlords)
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To: immadashell

Yep and make sure ALL of those giving psychological exams are RATS, I am so angry today I have heard ENOUGH from these BASTARDS!!!


37 posted on 01/16/2020 12:20:14 PM PST by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines

This is as dumb an idea as background checks.


38 posted on 01/16/2020 12:20:35 PM PST by ConsCA
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
Where's the mental-health evaluation requirement, to run for elected office? And - run for re-election? Just like one needs a re-exam on the vision/eye test, to a renew one's driver license. These freaking people vote on bills which allocate TRILLIONS.

And anyone filling monthly Alzheimer's/cognitive Meds from the Congressional pharmacy should be tested SEMI-ANNUALLY - and booted for any dx "issues" noted!!

39 posted on 01/16/2020 12:21:59 PM PST by 4Liberty (Impeached, for a retort about Rosie's unhealthy weight. Why not for Obama's "Special Olympics" slur?)
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To: metmom

I love that band


40 posted on 01/16/2020 12:22:08 PM PST by Bob434
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