Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09156
Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
Summary: An individual is supporting the revision of definitions regarding adjudicated mental defectiveness because a relative's temporary guardianship (due to a coma from brain cancer) resulted in a permanent loss of firearm rights. The commenter argues that temporary medical conditions should not lead to a lifetime loss of Second Amendment rights.
Thank you for addressing this issue. I have a relative who was diagnosed with brain cancer, had an operation to remove the cancer, and unfortunately fell into a coma during the procedure. His wife needed to obtain guardianship over him while he was in a coma, however, unfortunately, the act of obtaining guardianship over him has caused him to now have his concealed pistol license revoked and to now fail a NICS check. Our state has no process in place to restore his firearm rights, and having the order of guardianship rescinded has not restored his rights. He has since come out of the coma, and is fully competent and capable. Despite this, the current interpretations that are in place are apparently causing this recovered cancer survivor (or I suppose victim in this case) to have what appears to be a lifetime loss of his Second Amendment rights. He is not even 40 years old yet, and this is a devastating loss for him. He used to enjoy shooting sporting clays with us and used to enjoy shooting his handgun and rifle with us-- but now he is, apparently, permanently banned from ever handling a firearm again. He is a cancer survivor, and he was only temporarily in a position where guardianship was required. This should never lead to a loss of one's constitutional rights. Thank you.