22 dead kids

[fishpoopoo]

swimmer, i think it highly unlikely that one person could disarm 20-30 people in a room. i wouldn't give up my gun - not that the shooter would ever know i was carrying one.

carrying a loaded pistol or revolver in a backpack or purse is an unsound and unsafe practice. you're responsible for whatever happens to that weapon. a loaded weapon should be on your person under your control (properly holstered). there are many many good options out there for deep concealment - be it a belly band, an ankle holster, or a tuckable IWB.

as far as a mental illness database - no such animal exists on a national level, i think. this is mostly a state thing.

problem is, you run into privacy challenges. secondly, not all mental illnesses should disqualify one from being able to have a firearm. it really depends on the individual. example: vietnam vet who is active LEO being treated for PTSD, but is still capable of CCW'ing.

i don't know how such a database would work, but don't think it would be a bad thing to have.

[Swimmer]

I hear you Bassturbed. Just offering up some fears I have with what you propose. I still like the idea that if your taking meds for depression you lose your weapons/permits.

[fishpoopoo]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

I still like the idea that if your taking meds for depression you lose your weapons/permits.

that is the case in many states.

for what it's worth, question 12 f. on ATF 4473 is:

"Have you ever been adjudicated mentally defective (which includes being adjudicated incompetent to manage your own affiars) or have you ever been committed to a mental institution?"

of course, if you really want the gun you're going to answer "no."