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"An Omaha man who once expressed homicidal and suicidal thoughts was wrongly denied a state handgun buyer’s permit by the Douglas County sheriff, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday."
"Joseph D. Gallegos had never been 'committed' to a mental institution under the definition of the 1968 federal gun law, according to the court’s unanimous opinion."
"He should not, therefore, have been denied a handgun permit in 2007, the court said."
"In 2001, Gallegos, a veteran, sought voluntary treatment at the VA hospital in Omaha for post-traumatic stress syndrome and depression."
"... he was admitted to a hospital for three days under emergency protective custody." ... -------
Submitter's Note: This is the Vet who was decorated for valor in Iraq, but denied a gun permit. |
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