An Ulster County woman files a federal lawsuit against New York’s gun ownership laws, arguing she was wrongly banned from purchasing firearms after a brief mental health observation. She voluntarily sought help for panic attacks and was released after three days, yet her application for a firearm was denied based on her hospital stay.
The lawsuit questions the interpretation of existing laws that classify individuals undergoing mental health evaluations as de facto dangerous. According to the complaint, the woman was never involuntarily committed and claims the state’s reporting inaccurately suggests otherwise, highlighting a significant area of concern regarding mental health and Second Amendment rights.
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