Tom Gresham's Gun Talk: .1.8.17 - After Show

Published on January 9, 2017
Duration: 44:14

This episode of Gun Talk After Show discusses concerns regarding the VA's mental health screening processes and their potential impact on veterans' Second Amendment rights. Callers share experiences where mental health evaluations, including requirements for psychiatric consultations, seem to be used as a backdoor to prohibit gun ownership. The hosts express alarm at the potential for individuals to forgo necessary treatment due to fear of losing their rights, highlighting the distinction between temporary depression and a diagnosed medical condition.

Quick Summary

Concerns are raised about the VA's mental health screening processes potentially impacting veterans' Second Amendment rights. Veterans may face requirements for psychiatric evaluations, and there's a fear that any diagnosis, even temporary depression, could lead to a lifetime ban on gun ownership, potentially discouraging them from seeking necessary treatment.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Intro & Happy New Year
  2. 01:01Christmas Stories & Gun Store Fire
  3. 01:37Caller: VA Psychiatrist & Straight Jacket Requirement
  4. 03:07Caller: VA Depression Screening & Gun Ownership
  5. 04:46Insidious Nature of VA Gun Rights Restrictions
  6. 05:22Depression vs. Being Depressed
  7. 05:44Where to Draw the Line on Prohibitions?
  8. 06:48Distrust of the VA
  9. 07:26Loss of Loved One vs. PTSD Diagnosis
  10. 08:14Trauma Beyond Military Service
  11. 09:33Story: Thousands of Rounds in a Fire
  12. 11:10Jim's Story: Gun Store Fire Aftermath
  13. 16:02Duck Hunting in a Thunderstorm
  14. 19:08New Year's Resolutions: Fitness
  15. 23:00Physical Benefits of Shooting
  16. 24:08Accountability in Firearms Training
  17. 25:41Purchasing 2,000 Rounds of .38 Special
  18. 26:49Double Loading a Barrel
  19. 27:22Wad Stuck in Shotgun Barrel
  20. 28:08Reloading Safety: Short-Changing Powder
  21. 30:30Duck Blind Conditions & Lightning
  22. 31:32Protecting Wood Stocks: Ziploc Bag Method
  23. 32:10Stuck Choke Tubes
  24. 33:11Importance of Eye & Hearing Protection
  25. 34:48Duck Hunting Strategy
  26. 36:47New Administration & Gun Rights
  27. 38:05Smell of Fired Paper Shotgun Shells
  28. 39:34Odor Memory & Association
  29. 41:44SHOT Show Preview
  30. 43:40Outro & Gundelo App

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the concerns regarding the VA's mental health screenings and gun ownership?

Concerns exist that the VA's mental health screenings, including requirements for psychiatric evaluations, may be used as a method to prohibit veterans from owning firearms. Some veterans report being asked about depression and gun ownership, fearing that any mental health diagnosis could lead to a lifetime ban on their Second Amendment rights.

Can a temporary state of depression lead to a permanent gun ban for veterans?

There is a concern that temporary or situational depression, such as that experienced after a personal loss, could be misdiagnosed or conflated with a condition that results in a permanent gun ban for veterans. The hosts emphasize the difference between being depressed and suffering from a diagnosed medical condition like depression.

What are the potential consequences of VA mental health evaluations on gun rights?

Veterans may be hesitant to seek necessary mental health treatment due to fear that their answers during evaluations could lead to their gun rights being revoked. This creates a dilemma where individuals might forgo treatment, potentially impacting their well-being and safety, to retain their right to firearm ownership.

How does the VA's process for gun prohibition differ from standard medical practice?

The VA's process is criticized for potentially using psychiatric evaluations as a backdoor to gun prohibition, with one caller reporting unusual requirements like a straight jacket. Unlike standard medical practice where treatment is the focus, the concern is that the VA's evaluations may prioritize identifying reasons for firearm prohibition.

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