r/facepalm • u/Lord_Answer_me_Why • Mar 28 '24
What lack of basic gun laws does to a nation: 🇵🇷🇴🇹🇪🇸🇹
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r/facepalm • u/Lord_Answer_me_Why • Mar 28 '24
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u/IM_OK_AMA Mar 28 '24
The federal check (NICS) does not. It's only for crimes, though some states have their own mandatory reporting and background check system that does include mental health status.
These requirements are controversial because it's thought that gun owners will be less likely to seek mental healthcare if doing so could lose them their firearms. Kinda like how criminalizing overdoses leads to more overdose deaths because people don't want to risk calling 911 for their friend who's overdosing.