lawgator1
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Fact is, we all look at his photo and make assumptions.
See him in photos at Trump events or wearing his flag or what not, and make assumptions.
Read he was a gamer and did weird music videos, and make assumptions.
Because we cannot know which of these things, if any, is a sure fire way to know a person is at risk and so should not be given an assault rifle, the presumption ought to be the other way around. That is to say, rather than the State having to justify why you should not be able to purchase such a firearm simply when you walk in the door, the burden ought to be on the buyer to prove he is mentally stable and has no indicators of a heightened threat.
Put the burden where it belongs, on the gun purchaser. Can use a simple affidavit from a licensed psychiatrist provider that after reasonable inquiry and interview, there is no disqualifying attribute or condition. Easily done. Costs very little, especially compared to the cost of the rifle.
See him in photos at Trump events or wearing his flag or what not, and make assumptions.
Read he was a gamer and did weird music videos, and make assumptions.
Because we cannot know which of these things, if any, is a sure fire way to know a person is at risk and so should not be given an assault rifle, the presumption ought to be the other way around. That is to say, rather than the State having to justify why you should not be able to purchase such a firearm simply when you walk in the door, the burden ought to be on the buyer to prove he is mentally stable and has no indicators of a heightened threat.
Put the burden where it belongs, on the gun purchaser. Can use a simple affidavit from a licensed psychiatrist provider that after reasonable inquiry and interview, there is no disqualifying attribute or condition. Easily done. Costs very little, especially compared to the cost of the rifle.