I have a 93 year old neighbor who suffers from dementia and own a hand gun. He thinks people are stalking him, after him etc. We have young kids, 3 & 4, who play outside. We are concerned. This guy sleeps with his gun loaded and promises to shoot anyone who comes on his property.
2007-12-02 13:31:20 · 7 answers · asked by jjmbrattvt 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A demented person must be allowed to possess a handgun because it is against public safety. File a complaint against your neighbor.
2007-12-02 13:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A 93 year old with dementia should not be living by himself, let alone with a gun.
If he threatens you or your children, call the cops and keep calling until they take his gun.
Otherwise, does he have family? If he does contact them and tell them that you are very concerned and that they need to do something about it.
Really though, how do you know it is loaded? Have you seen the gun? The bullets? Do you know for certain that the bullets are live? Is there any way you can get dummy bullets and swap them out?
What scares me more than anything is the fact that this man is living in a house by himself. That is like leaving a 4 year old to survive on their own. Could they? Probably. Is it a good idea? We all know the answer to that one.
2007-12-02 13:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is many degrees of Dementia as there is different degrees of physical abilities in 93 year olds. Also each State has its own gun laws. I am sure there are states that his owning a gun would be legal. He can still drive a car, get married, have sex and be a friend. Invite him over to meet your family. I bet he is lonely.
2007-12-03 02:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by great6181930 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 22:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this man have children, if so inform them, and let the police know about this man.
2007-12-02 13:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are accurate in what you say, the authorities need to intervene.
2007-12-02 15:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can, but they shouldent, they are mentaly unstable, so; potentionaly dangerious, and a fire arm just adds to that
2007-12-02 13:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by james R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋