One of the questions asked if you have ever been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. I saw a psychiatrist like 10 yrs ago for some depression. I’ve gotten better since. Do I have to answer yes and list that Dr.’s info down?

Only reason why I asked is cus idk if the dr is still practicing. I tried calling but it always goes straight to voicemail and they never respond my voicemails. I wouldn’t even know if the address or number I put down for the dr would be accurate cus idk if they’re still working.

Thanks.

One of the questions asked if you have ever been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. I saw a psychiatrist like 10 yrs ago for some depression. I’ve gotten better since. Do I have to answer yes and list that Dr.’s info down?

Only reason why I asked is cus idk if the dr is still practicing. I tried calling but it always goes straight to voicemail and they never respond my voicemails. I wouldn’t even know if the address or number I put down for the dr would be accurate cus idk if they’re still working.

Thanks.

Were you sent to a mental hospital? (This is important)

Its best not to lie. If you lie, and hpd finds out, theyll be mad.

I would just put yes. You'll definitely need a doctor's letter (hpd will supply you a format/ outline- and you need to have exact wording in accordance to this outline or they will not accept it.) I hope you have hmsa cause i hear kaiser and straub is a bitch.

I have to do 1 yearly cause i got busted smoking weed in high school. Yeah, i know hpd would have never known. But i dislike liars. And i won't be 1. I dont wanna be a hypocrite. Anyways, the format for drugs has the words "mental institute" ( which ive never been to 1.) So itll be the same as the 1 i always have to do.

In the questionnaire,  theres the comments section where you can explain everything. In the 2 weeks of waiting.. i strongly suggest finding a doctor to have ready on hand if you need them to write the letter. In these 2 weeks, hpd will let you know if you need the letter or not.

But with all these shootings across the u.s., especially the diamond head one a couple years back... my guess is yes, they will need a letter. Not saying its your fault, or you will go on a shooting spree but its to cover their ass if they allow you to own a gun knowing you had depression before. Media will chew hpd ass out.

Were you sent to a mental hospital? (This is important)

Its best not to lie. If you lie, and hpd finds out, theyll be mad.

I would just put yes. You'll definitely need a doctor's letter (hpd will supply you a format/ outline- and you need to have exact wording in accordance to this outline or they will not accept it.) I hope you have hmsa cause i hear kaiser and straub is a bitch.

I have to do 1 yearly cause i got busted smoking weed in high school. Yeah, i know hpd would have never known. But i dislike liars. And i won't be 1. I dont wanna be a hypocrite. Anyways, the format for drugs has the words "mental institute" ( which ive never been to 1.) So itll be the same as the 1 i always have to do.

I was not sent to a mental hospital. I was on some antidepressant for a few years but that’s it’s. I do have Kaiser presently. I’ve had HMSA most of my life but switched to Kaiser last year during open enrollment just to see what it was like. Experience has been unsatisfactory so far... will switch back to HMSA in a few months. 

So if HPD gives me a form to get a Dr. to sign, can it be any psychiatrist? Or must it be the same one? I don’t mind paying out of cash. I’ve wanting to get a gun for years now but kept holding off on it. I’m ok with spending some money.

I was not sent to a mental hospital. I was on some antidepressant for a few years but that’s it’s. I do have Kaiser presently. I’ve had HMSA most of my life but switched to Kaiser last year during open enrollment just to see what it was like. Experience has been unsatisfactory so far... will switch back to HMSA in a few months.

So if HPD gives me a form to get a Dr. to sign, can it be any psychiatrist? Or must it be the same one? I don’t mind paying out of cash. I’ve wanting to get a gun for years now but kept holding off on it. I’m ok with spending some money.


Welcome to the gun world. Its a rabbit hole.

Ok... its real good you've never been sent to a mental hospital. Thats a plus.

As far as kaiser goes.... idk how their system works. I read on these forums before that you do not have a primary physician so i cannot speak on how that works. Like they send you to another doctor if yours is unavailable or something.... idk

I have hmsa. My regular doctor signs off on mine. When i say regular doctor... hes the guy who gives me medicine when i got a fever or cold. No psychiatrist needed. All we do is talk for a couple minutes and voila... got my note.

I think youll be fine. I heard 1 guy got busted for domestic violence... got his guns taken away.. in court they threw out the case cause the gf at the time didnt testify..and got his guns back.

Good luck bro.

I was not sent to a mental hospital. I was on some antidepressant for a few years but that’s it’s. I do have Kaiser presently. I’ve had HMSA most of my life but switched to Kaiser last year during open enrollment just to see what it was like. Experience has been unsatisfactory so far... will switch back to HMSA in a few months.

So if HPD gives me a form to get a Dr. to sign, can it be any psychiatrist? Or must it be the same one? I don’t mind paying out of cash. I’ve wanting to get a gun for years now but kept holding off on it. I’m ok with spending some money.


Welcome to the gun world. Its a rabbit hole.

Ok... its real good you've never been sent to a mental hospital. Thats a plus.

As far as kaiser goes.... idk how their system works. I read on these forums before that you do not have a primary physician so i cannot speak on how that works. Like they send you to another doctor if yours is unavailable or something.... idk

I have hmsa. My regular doctor signs off on mine. When i say regular doctor... hes the guy who gives me medicine when i got a fever or cold. No psychiatrist needed. All we do is talk for a couple minutes and voila... got my note.

I think youll be fine. I heard 1 guy got busted for domestic violence... got his guns taken away.. in court they threw out the case cause the gf at the time didnt testify..and got his guns back.

Good luck bro.

Thanks! I appreciate the help!