Thinking about buying an ar15 or a hand gun

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I need something for self protection.

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Try a gun range and get an opinion there. Don’t think this place has many gun enthusiasts.

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I used to think that. But my therapist said what if I really do hallucinate and I end up killing someone innocent like maybe a child because I thought a man was out to get me. I carry pepper spray instead now

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The only reason I thought about an ar15 is because I already know how to shoot it. I’m sure a hand gun will suffice. I’ll have to go to a gun range like you recommended.

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What the ■■■■ would you need an ar15 for? So glad guns are illegal here, it is such a bad idea.

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You’re right a hand gun should suffice.

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I’m not too worried about that. It’d stay at home.

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umm yeah, if you’re new to guns, you should NOT buy an AR-15. But I suppose it’s a free country, you can do what you want. A handgun is a lot easier to use.

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It’d be fun to practice shoot too.

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I have a couple handguns, but my dad locked them away when I was diagnosed. I haven’t shot in years. Handguns are a lot of fun – just be careful. They are much easier to clean/upkeep than a big rifle, too.

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Can mentally ill people buy guns in America?

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In some states they can. It can only be used for self protection.

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I haven’t tried, but the background checks are pretty stringent nowadays (thankfully). Probably depends on where you buy the gun. But I have no need for more guns, and I’m kinda worried I’d get denied due to my diagnosis. So I’m not really sure.

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That is so messed up.

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Yea I’d probably get denied too. There are gun shows though. I don’t know if you get denied once if you can go their to buy one or not. I’m a targeted individual so I need protection from them. I even more so need protection from my neighbor. I’m going to defend myself if he comes in my yard.

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All I know is I probably won’t. The reason I won’t is because the FBI or whomever have been following me and harassing me. They like to set up schizophrenics.

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I’d maybe stick with pepper spray. They have bear mace (which is used to fend off bears) you can buy, and it can spray up to like 20 feet.

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If you really feel that unsafe, I would question whether you should live where you do.

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This is why you should never be allowed to have a gun.

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If you believe that the FBI are following you and that’s why you want a gun, then you’re too sick to own one. That’s a very bad situation waiting to happen.

All we really need to see is another headline about a schizophrenic attacking or shooting someone over a delusion.

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