Thread: A heads up

This is the whole issue....On the face of it, we want people to reach out if they feel like they need help. And the idea that this help should also include making sure that any means they could likely use for self harm should be removed while they seek help.

But unfortunately that in itself becomes a punishement for seeking help discouraging those who probably should ask for help from asking for that asistance - Making them reconsider and not ask and try to battle through it by themselves potentially compounding the problems and making it even worse. BUT and this is a big BUT..

This is a lose / lose situation and there is no correct answer.....and no correct response. Every situation will be different

I will not say whether I think it is the right or wrong thing to do because I see several different perspectives and each has its own issues.

If the FAL is revoked and person was never in danger of self harm- Police cop it for removing them without reason-
If the person retains their FAL and goes on to self harm or worse - Police cop it too...
If FAL is revoked and person still decides to self harm - Police cop it for not doing more -

There is no situation where the police come away from this situation looking like they did the right thing... The removal of the firearms themselves as a tool for self harm is obvious, but we also have to remember that the FAL also gives us access to purchase or access firearms elsewhere hence why I understand the removal of that as wel

All I can suggest is that if you need help, Ask for it, If I ever am in the position where I need help, I hope I have the courage to ask for it. If you feel like things may be going down that path, dont wait for the autorities to remove the firearms- perhaps get someone to take them from you when you ask for help- Family or another FAL holder and for your own sake, let them know why- even if that is after you seek help.