(08-27-2018, 03:37 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(08-27-2018, 01:47 PM)FBT Wrote: I agree that it's most likely the result of severe, untreated mental illness.  Apparently there are court records in MD related to his parent's divorce indicating he had serious health issues.  Apparently they weren't significant enough to prevent him from traveling to Florida for a gaming contest.

Is it unreasonable to ask that such court records should make it more difficult for such a disturbed person to buy two guns?  

https://twitter.com/wjxt4/status/1034161209401073664

As a gun owner myself and a very staunch supporter of the second amendment, no it is not too much to ask.  There are laws on the books that should have flagged him and prevented him from purchasing firearms "legally".  My point is that new laws don't need to be put in place, rather existing law needs to be enforced better.

(08-27-2018, 06:20 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote:

(08-27-2018, 03:37 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Is it unreasonable to ask that such court records should make it more difficult for such a disturbed person to buy two guns?  

https://twitter.com/wjxt4/status/1034161209401073664

Without getting political, As a person who leans left, that also likes guns, this is honestly all the majority of us want.

I dont understand how this doesnt get flagged. Personally I was just prescribed an antidepressant, no shame to admit it. I have never had even the slightest inkling of shooting someone, but if they even wanted to flag me due to the rx, I would totally understand. There needs to be a line with no wiggle room IMO.

This has become somewhat of a "political" discussion, but I am going to choose to leave it here for now.  My reasoning is that more people should be aware and make decisions based on reality rather than emotion.  If it turns too political it will be moved to the appropriate forum.  I would like to keep this discussion civil and try to put correct information out for others.

Regarding the rest of your comment, I don't understand either.  I thought part of the 2 day waiting period and background check was supposed to prevent somebody like this guy from being able to purchase firearms.  I know that when I purchased my first couple of firearms here in Florida prior to getting my Concealed Carry Permit I had to get a complete background check.  When I did apply for my permit I also had to not only have another background check, but also had to provide finger prints.  I personally had no problem with that since I had to provide the same to get my security clearance for my job.

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