Agreed, which we don’t do either. In the case of this most recent shooting though, the shooter was of age, had no criminal record, and bought the guns legally… sooo… ? How do you prevent that?
Unless something comes up, as it has with other shooters, that she had some sort of mental breakdown that didn’t get reported to the background check system, there is no way to prevent it.
His background has more red flags than a mayday parade, but because none of it went through a court and a judge, none of it appeared on his background report and he was able to buy guns legally.
“At this time, a school resource officer suggested[24] he undergo an involuntary psychiatric examination under the provisions of the Baker Act. Two guidance counselors agreed, but a mental institution did not.[25] State investigators reported he had depression, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and had a history of attempting suicide. However, psychologist Frederick M. Kravitz later testified that Cruz was never diagnosed with autism.[26] In their assessment, the investigators concluded he was “at low risk of harming himself or others”.[27] He had previously received mental health treatment, but had not received treatment in the year leading up to the shooting.[8]”
Agreed, which we don’t do either. In the case of this most recent shooting though, the shooter was of age, had no criminal record, and bought the guns legally… sooo… ? How do you prevent that?
Unless something comes up, as it has with other shooters, that she had some sort of mental breakdown that didn’t get reported to the background check system, there is no way to prevent it.
Look at the Parkland shooter:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolas_Cruz
His background has more red flags than a mayday parade, but because none of it went through a court and a judge, none of it appeared on his background report and he was able to buy guns legally.
“At this time, a school resource officer suggested[24] he undergo an involuntary psychiatric examination under the provisions of the Baker Act. Two guidance counselors agreed, but a mental institution did not.[25] State investigators reported he had depression, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and had a history of attempting suicide. However, psychologist Frederick M. Kravitz later testified that Cruz was never diagnosed with autism.[26] In their assessment, the investigators concluded he was “at low risk of harming himself or others”.[27] He had previously received mental health treatment, but had not received treatment in the year leading up to the shooting.[8]”
You prevent that by funding mental health services and promoting a culture that encourages people to get help
+ mandatory reporting. People who need help the most wont seek it on their own.