George, In my opinion HIPPA is one of the worst things to ever be passed. My direct Supervisor at the SO where I worked part time, was the guy who issued the weapons permits.....if a subject has had mental issues, it is hidden from us unless it is part of a crime. When something happens the Media loves to taunt us, saying this person was a known person with issues. Unless we went on a call there and then only if they were charged with something, we, by Iowa Law, could not take away his permits, let alone his guns.