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GC 411.172(d) For purposes of Subsection (a)(7), a person is incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun if the person:

(1) has been diagnosed by a licensed physician as suffering from a psychiatric disorder or condition that causes or is likely to cause substantial impairment in judgment, mood, perception, impulse control, or intellectual ability;

(2) suffers from a psychiatric disorder or condition described by Subdivision (1) that:

(A) is in remission but is reasonably likely to redevelop at a future time; or

(B) requires continuous medical treatment to avoid redevelopment;

(3) has been diagnosed by a licensed physician, determined by a review board or similar authority, or declared by a court to be incompetent to manage the person's own affairs; or

(4) has entered in a criminal proceeding a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

(e) The following constitutes evidence that a person has a psychiatric disorder or condition described by Subsection (d)(1):

(1) involuntary psychiatric hospitalization;

(2) psychiatric hospitalization;

(3) inpatient or residential substance abuse treatment in the preceding five-year period;

(4) diagnosis in the preceding five-year period by a licensed physician that the person is dependent on alcohol, a controlled substance, or a similar substance; or

(5) diagnosis at any time by a licensed physician that the person suffers or has suffered from a psychiatric disorder or condition consisting of or relating to:

(A) schizophrenia or delusional disorder;

(B) bipolar disorder;

(C) chronic dementia, whether caused by illness, brain defect, or brain injury;

(D) dissociative identity disorder;

(E) intermittent explosive disorder; or

(F) antisocial personality disorder.

(f) Notwithstanding Subsection (d), a person who has previously been diagnosed as suffering from a psychiatric disorder or condition described by Subsection (d) or listed in Subsection (e) is not because of that disorder or condition incapable of exercising sound judgment with respect to the proper use and storage of a handgun if the person provides the department with a certificate from a licensed physician whose primary practice is in the field of psychiatry stating that the psychiatric disorder or condition is in remission and is not reasonably likely to develop at a future time.

NicoleWalls wrote:I'm just curious because I know a gun will protect me better than a dog would and it's a lot easier to carry a gun than tote a giant pony-sized dog around.

baldeagle wrote:Since being home alone is where you have the most anxiety, get a gun. Or several guns. You don't need a CHL for that. Be sure to practice so you're comfortable shooting them. If you want the CHL so you can carry elsewhere (you can already carry in your vehicle because of the MPA), then apply. The worst thing that could happen is that they reject your application, but you'd still be protected in the home and in your car. And I would imagine being armed and confident in your ability to use the firearm would go a long way toward reducing your anxiety.

I'm sorry for the sexual assault. We live in an evil world. I'm certain that's a contributing factor to the anxiety you feel. A part of it comes from feeling completely helpless. Having a gun you know how to use will reduce that feeling of helplessness as well.

NicoleWalls wrote:

baldeagle wrote:Since being home alone is where you have the most anxiety, get a gun. Or several guns. You don't need a CHL for that. Be sure to practice so you're comfortable shooting them. If you want the CHL so you can carry elsewhere (you can already carry in your vehicle because of the MPA), then apply. The worst thing that could happen is that they reject your application, but you'd still be protected in the home and in your car. And I would imagine being armed and confident in your ability to use the firearm would go a long way toward reducing your anxiety.

I'm sorry for the sexual assault. We live in an evil world. I'm certain that's a contributing factor to the anxiety you feel. A part of it comes from feeling completely helpless. Having a gun you know how to use will reduce that feeling of helplessness as well.

Thank you. I hope I never actually need to use my guns. I just feel like in today's world it's so much better to carry it and not need it than need it and not carry it.

healthinsp wrote:Actually, ESAs do not have to go through all the training and work that another type of service animal has to go through.

Looking at the National Registry site, it doesn't look like you even have to be diagnosed with a disability, you just have to state that you have one in order to get your ESA registered.

NicoleWalls wrote:I do appreciate everyone's support on here. Looks like I found a neat place to talk about guns & concealed carry from what I've seen exploring this forum.

Jim Beaux wrote:Welcome Nicole. I cant understand exactly what youre going through, so please forgive my ignorance.

If your attack was somewhat recent maybe you should wait before you document yourself as having emotional issues. Time eases pain & generally we grow stronger from our experiences. For better or worse you will not be the same person tomorrow that you are today.

Maybe you should give yourself more time to heal. We never know what the future holds and one day you may find that this emotional label is no longer applicable - and instead has become a burden you cant shed. Take care gal & hang around.