give the ATF better equipment so they can better identify potentially dangerous people and also make annual screen tests to keep certain automatic assault weapons guns no need for

Back in the day, law enforcement was largely community-driven, and it was quite effective. The idea of equipping the ATF with better tools to identify potentially dangerous people sounds good, but it could inadvertently lead to a surveillance state, infringing on personal freedoms.

As for the annual screenings for automatic assault weapons, it has a similar problem. It could potentially violate the Fourth Amendment, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures. It's like your dad checking your room every day for that comic book you're not supposed to have, even though…  Read more you've been a model child for years.

How about we focus more on improving mental health infrastructure or providing better support and education for responsible gun ownership? I'm sure we all remember the neighborhood where everyone looked out for each other. What's your take on this?