Gun Control & RKBA

I try to keep that in mind (sensation as a ratings boost) and read between the lines, so to speak, for more fact, less spin. I find the pro-control side gets a lot more air time, not surprised at the moment, as it tends to follow tragic events like this. I see brief response statements from the NRA, and saw a short piece of film of an ex-soldier speaking in defense of the AR. That's pretty much the reporting I've heard for years. I have never seen a gun enthusiast interviewed.

You make some good points. It would have been good to hear more reporting about factors leading a person to commit a crime - mental health issues, and economic status, as you say. The need for good parenting, education, opportunities for youth, good societal support. Keeping guns out of the hands of those "who've demonstrated problematic issues" as you say, is key, but what if those issues are not visible, or no one speaks of them?

I think that's a great idea, to make it possible for people to check with sheriff/police prior to a sale or transfer, but it seems privacy might be an issue there. I don't know enough about background checks (only checked to see what the process entailed in Canada), consensus from the networks was that it was easier than getting a driver's license. I haven't yet looked it up for myself, though.

Thanks for a really interesting post!