Of the 200 million firearms in the US that we apparently 'know' about, how many millions more are there that nobody knows about? I mean the US has an 'open' border with Mexico and a huge drug trade and gang problem. It simply won't work to 'ban' firearms. I can't actually believe people honestly think that it will.
The better solution is to start looking at how firearms are bought, and the certification needed, including background checks, etc, etc. Here in Canada it is MUCH harder to obtain a handgun, and there are strict laws in place in terms of where you can discharge one. As a result a lot of people don't go through the process to get one, but for those of us that are serious about it, we will get the restricted firearms license, membership at a gun range, etc, etc to be able to legally own a handgun.
I mean the shooter had obvious mental issues. There is no way a firearm should be anywhere 'near' him.
Gun safety education is also a big thing. Mandatory courses should be implemented. If you want to own a firearm, you WILL go through a extensive and IMO expensive safety course that will teach you about gun safety, and instructors should have the right to fail you, should there be obvious signs that you are incompetent when it comes to safely handling a firearm.
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