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In reply to the discussion: Even if the US had adequate mental health coverage, how does one force a mentally ill person [View all]slackmaster
(60,567 posts)The nightmares I had after learning of her death were some of the most terrifying and bizarre things I've ever experienced.
Please consider this, while people are so occupied with discussing firearm issues:
I collect firearms. I have a federal license that makes collecting easier. I have more than 50 working firearms in my home, but they are all locked up in a safe.
I also have multiple prescriptions for potentially dangerous drugs, such as Vicodin. I always have supplies of those, but I keep them locked up in the same safe as my gun collection.
The deceased person lived for four months in my house while she was trying to get back on her feet after a job loss. She rifled through my medication, searched through all of my stuff for weapons, dropped numerous hints that she was considering killing herself. But I denied her the means to do so easily.
People who own firearms should always keep them secured. I've preached that message since my first days here on DU. I'm a "white hat" gun owner.
But there are still people on this board who hate me and bully me just because I own guns.