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Mr. Luddite

On 10/3/2015 12:43 AM, wrote:
On Fri, 2 Oct 2015 17:50:38 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 10/2/2015 1:24 PM, wrote:
On Fri, 2 Oct 2015 09:23:20 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

I agree and the criminal element of our society will always find a way
to get a gun and ammo. However, these mass shootings in schools are not
being done by people with criminal records. They are young for the most
part and obviously suffer from some anti-societal mental health issues.
Making it harder for them to get the supplies (ammo) they need may
help reduce the number of horrific mass shootings, especially in schools.

If the person does not have a record, how do you prevent them from
buying a gun or ammo?

Apparently you missed *all* of the criteria I proposed that leads to a
license. Lack of a criminal record is only one. A doctor's sign-off
as to physical and mental good health is another. The medical details
do not need to be divulged but, for example, if the doc knows the
applicant has a history of drug abuse or is under treatment/medication
for severe depression or whatever, he would just disqualify the applicant.

HIPPA be damned huh?
If there was a "can not buy" attached to your name, who knows what
other things you might have trouble doing. Don't even bother saying
these databases wound be secure or even that they would be immune from
FOIA.

I have no problem identifying crazy people or even locking them up
like we used to do but I would be in the minority.

It's the risk you take when applying for a gun permit. If you know
you have reasons to be denied, perhaps you shouldn't apply. Another
"plus".