question of firearms and autism(high functioning)

[loganadam]

im not sure if this the right area on the forum for this, but what the heck, I have a question, maybe someone who is a lawyer can answer it:
I was just recently diagnosed with high functioning autism(in an effort for vocational rehab, it explains a lot of my problem getting and holding a job, maybe that will help me but that is getting off track), but im very responsible with firearms, having bought one( a pump action .410) over a year before this diagnosis and I don't like to kill anything, hell it hurt me to kill a woodpecker for damaging our house, but here is my question: what will this do to my 2nd amendment rights? does it in any way interfere with my rights? the psychologist that diagnosed me knows im not a danger to myself or others, but im not sure what this might do to my chances of lawfully buying more guns down the line.

[tombogan03884]

I'm not a lawyer, I don't play one on TV, I didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, so I won't comment on that aspect of your post.
I will just post my opinion that any form of recreation that you enjoy seems to me to be good therapy .
As I said, just my opinion.

[kmitch200]

I'm not a lawyer, I don't play one on TV, I didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn last night, so I won't comment on that aspect of your post.
I will just post my opinion that any form of recreation that you enjoy seems to me to be good therapy .
As I said, just my opinion.

Sounds good to me.

Loganadam, there are so many forms of autism, a diagnosis that got HUGELY expanded in definition, that it caused a giant false increase in the numbers.
I'd be wary of any meds prescribed.
I dont' know where you're at but in some places some RXs have caveats attached to them by politicians.
 
I'm not a lawyer either....which is why I haven't strangled myself in my sleep. 

[Solus]

Loganadam,  you might be better off talking to a Dr. than a lawyer to start with...if you can find a Dr. that isn't a gun hater. 

If you are not sure about your Dr.'s position on the 2A, I would never mention that you own a firearm around them.

Like kmitch, I think you might want to be more concerned about any meds that have been prescribed.

Find a Dr. and a lawyer who are both pro 2A and see what they think.  I imagine the lawyer would want to know the Dr.'s evaluation.

Take care and good luck.

[MikeBjerum]

As with others, I am not a weasel, and I don't play one in the sandbox either. 

My only recommendation is to be very honest with your medical professionals, and also with anybody they refer you to.  This is for your own well being and your best outcome in this situation.  Part of this advice is for you to expect full communication from them.

Don't be afraid to ask how your diagnosis, treatment, medications, etc. will affect your lifestyle (driving, insurability, Second Amendment, involuntary commitment, etc.).  Anytime they talk of a restriction on your rights or it is time to ask what alternatives there are to the course of treatment.

Best to you through this, and please keep us posted.

Mike

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