Another question for Gungeon dwellers. [View all]

Suppose you are in a Permit to Purchase jurisdiction and you are the LEO entrusted to issue permits to purchase. The program requires a background check to include at least telephone interviews with immediate relatives, employer (if any) and any references offered by the applicant.

John Doe applies for a permit to purchase. In the course of the background check you find that John's wife of 47 years has recently died and according to his children John has become reclusive and withdrawn.

Would you issue the permit to purchase? Why or why not?

Second scenario: Bill Smith applies. In the course of the background check you discover that Bill, a self employed contractor, is deeply in debt, on the verge of bankruptcy, separated from his wife and children and according to his wife has a large life insurance policy.

Would you issue the permit to purchase? Why or why not.