Post Tramatic Stress Disorder and CHL

[Steven420]

FYI I have been trolling these forums for 3 months now and have read some very good info, and agree with alot of what is said here.
I hate to be the one who says this but I for one do not want to be around a loaded-gun toting PTSD patient when it goes bad. I am not trying to start an argument or pick on anyone but I do not feel you should put yourself in a position like this. Do the right thing and turn in your CHL.

Let the Flaming begin.

[WildBill]

FYI I have been trolling these forums for 3 months now and have read some very good info, and agree with alot of what is said here.
I hate to be the one who says this but I for one do not want to be around a loaded-gun toting PTSD patient when it goes bad. I am not trying to start an argument or pick on anyone but I do not feel you should put yourself in a position like this. Do the right thing and turn in your CHL.

Let the Flaming begin.

I am not going to "flame" you. It is a valid question.

By law, when properly diagnosed by a licensed physician, there are certain medical conditions that preclude a person from obtaining a CHL. Some of them are specifically stated in the Texas Penal Code. Apparently, PTSD is not one of those conditions. I am not a physician, but I believe that that particular diagnosis covers a variety of symptoms and behaviors. So, I don't think that just because someone was diagnosed with PTSD is going to "go off" and harm people. That is a decision for the doctor treating the patient.

To me, this is a "slipperly slope" type of issue. If first, PTSD, then why not ADD, Depression, Migraine Headaches, PMS. etc.

[74novaman]

So, I don't think that just because someone was diagnosed with PTSD is going to "go off" and harm people.

x2. From his previous posts, it seems its more a heart condition than hallucinations or something of that sort.

The mere fact he is aware it could be an issue and seeking advice tends to speak to his lucidity and mental capacity to carry.

To the OP, thank you for your service.

[BAD17]

Guys here we all are talking about PTSD. It is something that has been around for ever but is now getting the spotlight put on this by the media and everyone who does anything bad claims they got it. I believe that everyone has some sort of PTSD. To what degree i don't know. But i will tell you this i would rather go into a gun fight with a PTSD VETERAN who has already been under fire than I would with most CHL's who the closest they have been is shooting people with Air-Soft guns or sim rounds. Because until you have beaded down on someone and pull the trigger and see the effect you dont know what you will do in any given situation. Thats about all I am going to rant on about.

Thanks for serving my PTSD VETERAN Brother and i am sorry you got those feelings and problems protecting my life and rights. THANK YOU. HOOH RAH