GUNS DON'T KILL PEOPLE, OR DO THEY?

[HairOfTheDog]

But, I also think family's struggling with a mentally ill or violent family member in the home might actually need more access to a weapon of self-defense. No potential gun violence reduction solution covers all the bases though.

I think it's called institutionalization of the sick.

Reduces the need for self-defense drastically.

The difficulty today in institutionalizing people without their consent, along with lack of facilities, are definitely problems that need to be addressed. Not only in the context of gun access, but in general.

Jails, the streets, and family residences are homes to too many dangerously mentally ill people for lack of appropriate alternatives, in my opinion.