(Todd)

No... you assert a leap of logic that wasn't suggested or intended.

I am saying there is an acceptable number or instances of tragedy whether it is gun related, driving related or otherwise. If we are focused on preventing more deaths, why wouldn't we then focus on practical and affordable areas like getting old people off the road, repeat offenders put away and identifying people in other high risk categories rather than beating up the general population of law abiding citizens?

It isn't the tool used. It is the people and more than half the time we know who these people are but don't do anything about it.

I suggest mental heath screenings are a joke with this ex cop's story used as an example.

As for your Iron Man argument and the NRA's "No" statement, how about a license just like your driver's license or a CWP that can be revoked and needs to be presented in order to purchase a firearm? Same background check, no registration or restriction of freedom or limit imposed... either I am in good standing as a citizen or not.