“President Obama’s Executive Action on Guns result in Death…” G-D willing this news won’t cross the wires and even if it did occur I’m not sure the press wouldn’t cover the truth this way. For those who need mental health treatment, because of issues such as paranoid schizophrenia, will be less likely to get the help they need, for fear of governmental intrusion. This is especially true of our Veterans that suffer from PTSD and also are trained in firearms. Many of them don’t understand how sick they are but are clear about what the government is trying to do. I understand the fear and emotion the President felt as he laid down his Executive Action on guns but logic not emotions should carry the day. It also will be ineffective for anything done from the top down is proven less effective then bottom up. Here is a solution (below) that will truly work.
(1) Gun Store Training- Give incentives to gun stores so that they will have their employees participate in a class that help identify behaviors of individuals who might have mental health issues, which would make ownership of such equipment detrimental to themselves and the public at large. They also will be trained on how to deal with such situations if they occur.
(2) Mental Health Professionals- Should be trained on how to discuss the gun issue with clients that are in treatment (letting a family member take control of such devices while they are working on these issues) and be able to contact law enforcement authorities that are trained in dealing with those with such issues should it be necessary. These mental health officials would not be in violation of the Hipaa Oath if this occurs.
(3) Mental Illness- Those who are in treatment for mental health issues should feel comfortable that the government won’t impair their 2nd Amendment rights as long as that treatment continues and is successful.