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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan
Now imagine needing to grant access to all of your medical records in order to obtain that permit. Furthermore, have you seen a psychologist? Should you have been required to see a psychologist before obtaining a permit to defend yourself? What if you were required to see a psychologist on a regular basis and make those records available?!? After all, you're now in the position where you're carrying a firearm and you just might have to shoot someone. Have you ever considered the psychological, legal and financial ramifications of pulling that trigger in the name of "self-defense"? Are you prepared to potentially lose your livelihood, your daughter and your freedom because of that decision? If we start probing, the questions become endless.
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Not sure what the requirements are in CA for a CCW. Again, I can only speak to Louisiana. I had to sign two HIPAAs for Louisiana to request my medical records to approve me for a concealed permit. I signed those with zero hesitation. I’m all for it. If required to see a psychologist, sure. I think that’s great, but Louisiana didn’t require that for me.
As far as the ramifications go, I think about it daily. Car jackings in NOLA are insane. Recently here a woman’s arm was severed in a car jacking attempt and she died on scene. Louisiana has a “shoot the car jacker” law, which protects the victim (as it should). Louisiana is a stand your ground state with no duty to retreat. I have USCCA insurance. I hope to never have to pull the trigger, but in the event I fear for my life, or my child’s, etc., I will pull it.
Again, I don’t have all the answers. I just hope anyone who is able to purchase a gun is physically and mentally capable of being a responsible gun owner. Easier said than done, I just hope some changes are made
