concealed carry license & past depression

Question
I am considered a permanent resident of Oklahoma, but I attend a university in Missouri.  I am currently 22 years old (not quite old enough for concealed in Missouri, I believe), but I'm trying to do my research now so that I know all the facts when I would become eligible (if I would).

I read over the legal document for Oklahoma, and it talks about how you may not be eligible if you've been treated for a mental illness in the past.  The loss of a family member and rough breakup caused me to be treated for depression, but I am currently off medication and quite happy.  I have never been been admitted to a hospital or a psychiatric ward for my past depression.  

My official diagnosis my psychiatrist puts on the form for insurance purposes is Attention Deficit Disorder.  The psychiatrist is hesitant to put any sort of thing that could be used to "label" you.  

The breakup & family member death occurred a little over 2 years ago.

I am very much a logical, think-it-through sort of person, so in actuality I would never be in danger of acting on impulse or emotion.

My concern/question is whether the law would see it this way and what I could do increase the certainty that I would be eligible to obtain a concealed carry license either for Missouri or Oklahoma.

I have had past experience with rifle target shooting (my all-time best score on .22 rifle is 47/50).  I have not had the opportunity to practice shooting handguns, but I believe I would be able to be fairly proficient with a handgun as well.

Crime in St. Louis is ridiculous.  I would like to be able to protect myself against the rampant crime--by means of a concealed carry permit (if the need were to ever arise).  There have been robberies on a very busy, main street---in broad daylight, just to give you an example of the sort of crime I'm talking about.

So my question is, what can I do to maximize my chances for being approved for concealed carry license once I turn 23?  Any other thoughts/advice?

Answer
Chuck,

I wouldn't worry about your treatment for depression.  It would not prevent you from getting your CCW and it definitely is not the kind of 'mental disorder' that the law talks about.  

What the law is designed to do is prevent people who have been 'committed' by a court to a mental institution from obtaining a firearm.  This means that the court has declared them to be 'mentally incompetent' which usually means they are either a danger to themselves or other people.  Since you weren't 'committed', this doesn't apply to you.

In terms of your medical treatment records, they are private and can only be subpoenaed in the event you commit a violent crime and even then, the court must demonstrate need and relevance.  

I don't think you have anything to worry about.  I'd suggest you take a good NRA basic pistol class to build your handgun skills to insure that you can qualify with a handgun when the time comes.  Handgun shooting is different than rifle shooting and requires a slightly different skill set.

Hope this helps you out and best of luck to you...

Regards,

Doug