[D Rider]

Too bad there are no laws against people with “a long history of mental issues” getting their hands on firearms.

I believe Steely Tom left off the "/s" tag. As you know, there are innumerable laws already, they just don't seem to work. So then, the real solution is to add stronger laws that can do nothing to reduce the risk. But at least we can feel better about ourselves. :)

[Steely Tom]

As you know, there are innumerable laws already, they just don't seem to work.

Exactly. Not only that, but it seems that laws that are designed to keep firearms out of the hands of mentally ill people, criminals, and juveniles are not enforced, possibly intentionally.