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A lot of wow in that story.
I question whether the "...gun was legally bought..." since she has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and a history of drug abuse, both of which preclude a legal firearms purchase, though it is possible she purchased it before those things occurred.
I agree that these people need to be treated with compassion whenever possible.And they're not "schizos." They're people who suffer from a psychiatric disorder that affects a significant number of people through no fault of their own. Sadly, schizophrenia often first manifests itself when a person is in his or her late teens or early 20s. Parents get to watch children who perhaps looked like they were going to have all the success in the world turn into someone they can barely recognize. Labeling them like that just dehumanizes them. It's not a life anybody would choose, I can tell you that. And my experience is that all of us, me included, could probably have a label or two tossed our way.
I reread the 4473 and you are correct about mental illness. I edited my post. However, line 11e is quite clear about drug use.Actually, simply having a psychotic disorder or a history of substance abuse isn't grounds for any firearms restriction.
Edited again. Wouldn't want to offend.And they're not "schizos."
No. Read it again.It was the attacker, who tried to stab the defending party, that had the schizophrenia and history of drug use.
No. Read it again.
I find in an internet search of "Salvation Army shelter rules" that there is a no weapons policy--no guns or knives. They are probably assuming that she was carrying in their shelter. And my guess is that those running the shelter have the ultimate say over who they admit. Presumably nobody has a right to be admitted to these shelters. If so, they don't need proof she was carrying in their shelter. And even if they deliberately work with people with drug and alcohol problems and mental illness--if they are unarmed--this doesn't mean they are going to be comfortable taking on someone who has shown she is inclined to carry a gun, whatever the rules or laws, and has already killed one friend.I wonder what the Salvation Army's reasoning is for throwing her out?? Because she defended herself?? Because of the illegal possession conviction?? We don't mind someone "previously diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia" on coke and meth, but don't prepare to protect yourself.
She was carrying a concealed weapon without a license. She should have gotten something. I haven't seen anything on penalties for carrying concealed without a license. I would be curious to know how that 100 days in jail compares to getting caught CC without a license in the absence of the shooting.When crazy people do rational acts. She's been carrying a gun but never used it until she was attacked. Unfortunately the DA couldn't leave a sad situation alone and had to get...something (100 days).
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Class B misdemeanorDoes anyone know the penalty for carrying concealed without a licence IN OREGON in the absence of any other crime or transgression or irregularity?
The penalty for a Class B misdemeanor is up to one year in jail and up to $2500. If carrying concealed without a license is a Class B misdemeanor, that's what they could have given her completely in the absence of any shooting.