Mental Health Treatment in the US

[*wildcats forever*]

(02-04-2017, 03:21 PM)Benton Wrote: And there's this part of the issue.

http://thehill.com/regulation/317634-house-republicans-block-obama-era-gun-rule


Then: Mentally ill, and the government knows? You get a background check. If you're a risk to others, no gun. Not? Here's your firearm, take your meds!
Now: Mentally ill, and the government knows? Here's your firearm. Enjoy!

Every gun store owner and law enforcement official I've talked to about gun violence has the same answer: more background checks. If we as a society aren't going to address treating the mentally ill, we need to at least deal with the fallout from that.

How do we get out of the loop that says "they're coming to take our guns" ??  Hasn't enough time gone by to prove that isn't the case? 

My favorite proposal was/is to treat guns as we treat regulating car ownership. Both provide enjoyment and both can cause harm if misused. Registration and insurance speaks to responsible ownership. What's not to like? Keeping the background check in place only enhances intended safety for others.