I don't profess to know what the best decision is for any of us, or all of us as a country. I can't imagine that one decision can cover all circumstances. Do we limit the TYPE of weapon one can own? Will that limit carnage?
I am glad there are those who have never had the need to own/learn how to handle/carry a gun for protection. May they never have to face a different scenario.
All the words that can be said have been said before. You know I do not originate them.
We all know the slogan, " Guns don't kill people. People kill people."
We know that those who have the desire to cause chaos and death will attempt to do so by whatever means they can.... if not guns, then fire, planes, etc. or perhaps a homemade bomb strapped to their bodies before entering a location to detonate. We only have to look about our world, remember or read history to see that. One only has to search the internet for evil, creative ideas.... do we ban the internet too? We all know that only good people follow the rules anyway.
Having said that, and meaning no disrespect to anyone, I would NOT keep/accumulate accessible firearms in a home with a member who has psychological/ emotional or mental problems, no matter of what origin nor what treatment may be in place.
Very sad that it now is too late for a Mother to make different choices.
I can only add my prayers for peace and comfort to the families.
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