Private investigator wants psychiatric evaluation for firearm applicants

JOINING lawyers’ call for legislative review of the Firearms Act, private investigator Alton Grannum wants it to be made law that people applying for firearm licences and permits of any kind be psychologically evaluated as part of the Firearm Licensing Authority’s (FLA) vetting process.

Grannum, a certified polygraph expert, said the numerous instances of misuse of guns by licensed firearm holders and permit holders point to underlying issues masked by having an unblemished police record and squeaky-clean public image.

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“A police record only indicates that you don’t have a criminal record, which, if clear, moves you to the next stage of investigators conducting interviews plus background checks in your community.