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The seizure of firearms in Illinois was a procedural matter, triggered by the misadventure near the White House. I haven't seen anything on felony convictions or mental health facility commitments with regard to the shooter since then, and his dad may have returned the guns to him when visiting outside of Illinois. I agree that any family member should've been aware that Travis possessing guns was not the best idea, but there's some question about the actual legalities involved.

Kind of like the people clamoring for "red flag" laws following the Broward County, Florida mess - only a few states have them and they can't be retroactively wished into existence. Perhaps the lynch mob should wait for the full story before stringing-up the old man. Now, if someone knows of felony conviction or mental health commitment related to Travis Reinking which would make his possessing firearms in Tennessee illegal, I'll help y'all pick out the tree or lamppost.

I missed a step here.

Forgive me.

At what point did Illinois return the guns?

To the father, or *anyone* for that matter?

I'd think that Illinois would have kept them.