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A mentally stable individual won't misuse a firearm, so targeting mental illness is definitely the best approach. I agree with the intent, but don't think institutionalizing people will be the best course of action. Many institutions have had a terrible track record in the past, as you say. That said, it would be awesome if they found a more efficient way of dealing with mental health - while respecting rights/freedoms.

I agree with this, these people must have some issues, however, its not something you can solely place on the people, gun control is lacking within the US clearly - America would rather keep allowing mass shootings and not doing anything as they love their precious guns. People want change, however the NRA put so much money towards the government I highly doubt anything will change.

In 2013, there was around 89-100 Guns per 100 Americans, I doubt the figures have changed that much.