So Washington state has passed a new law that has recently gone into effect.
https://www.atg.wa.gov/initiative-1639
Basically, among other things, as I and everyone I have talked to interpret it, if I wish to purchase a pistol or semiautomatic rifle, part of the paperwork I sign nullifies any HIPAA confidentiality rights I have. Signing paperwork to purchase a pistol in Washington state authorizes the state government to access my medical records at any time indefinitely.
I am looking at a Ruger GP100 and am quiet interested in purchasing.it. I have many other revolvers that fill that niche, but not a GP100.
I am weighing my options and the pros vs. cons of signing that paperwork and am undecided as to whether I wish to sign my HIPAA rights away for a purchase of a gun I don't really need that doesn't fill a void in my collection, that of a .357 revolver.
My thoughts are that if I don't wish to sign that paperwork and give up my HIPAA rights, I will never be able to purchase another handgun or semiautomatic rifle as long as I reside in the state of Washington.
If I sign the paperwork, I will be voiding my rights, but I plan on moving out of the state within the next 3-5 years so I only have to bear the infringement temporarily until I am residing in another state that does not require such onerous regulations and infringements.
I have nothing on my record that would preclude me from ownership, but I worry that in the future any medical or mental health issues I might have could open the door for confiscation and great legal hassles for me regardless of future purchases once the paperwork is signed, as there is a requirement for at least an annual review of my medical and mental health records. As I understand it, anything as minor as therapy for a depressive episode is grounds for confiscation if the state government decides such.
Would you sign the paperwork and deal with it until you moved out of state, or just deal with the infringement and avoid any medical treatment that would open the door for confiscation?
Would you limit yourself to bolt action, lever action, and single shot rifles for the rest of your life?
Thoughts or clarifications?