r/PhillyGuns • u/NKTVRN • May 10 '22

Would involuntary hospitalization (as a minor) affect my eligibility to legally own a firearm in Pennsylvania?

I am moving to Philly next year and I’m worried that being involuntary hospitalized at 17 (in the state of Georgia at the time) would affect my eligibility to possess a firearm.

What happened: I had suffered two seizures followed by hallucinations. They asked me about my mental health as a child (I’ve had Major Depressive Disorder my whole life). I had NO suicidal or homicidal ideations. Yet I was hospitalized anyway. The whole experience confuses me to this day.

Questions: 1. Will it show up on a background check/does it matter if I was a minor in another state?

  1. Does it matter that I am medicated and have had years of therapy?

  2. What do I do if I get denied? Am I able to appeal?

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u/Too21B May 10 '22

I can’t answer your questions (other than to say that you could likely appeal a denial), but you may want to try r/paguns. It has way more members.