Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 1

Question 1

 

Question:

 

A local police department would automatically deny a gun license in Massachusetts to a person who has:

 

 

 

 

Answers

Answer:

Been prescribed an anti-depressant.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Incorrect. Mental health conditions or prescription medications do not restrict a person from getting a license, unless the prospective licensee has been involuntarily committed for mental illness.  

 

 

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Answer:

Seems too immature to have a gun. 
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Incorrect.  A local police department, or a court in some instances, may, in its discretion, deny a license to someone it deems to be "unsuitable," but there is no automatic bar for immaturity. 

 

 

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Answer:

Been convicted of robbery.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Correct!  Robbery is a felony offense which precludes someone from obtaining a license. 

 

 

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Answer:

Been denied a license by a different licensing authority.
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Incorrect.  There is no automatic bar to obtaining a license just because another licensing authority rejected an application.  The reasons for the denial, however, might preclude licensure, depending on the circumstances. 

 

 

 

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