Guns and Mental Illness: How Do You Judge Who Shouldn’t Get Weapons?

Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the loss of innocent lives, the same debates are repeated. Besides sending thoughts and prayers for the victims, a common theme – especially when the shooter is not a Muslim – is discussing warning signs of mental illness, and its role in the actions of the murderer.

In a Feb. 28, 2018 meeting at the White House, in addition to suggesting stricter gun laws, the president said he thought due process for mentally ill people was not as important as making sure that they do not have guns.