In light of the Minneapolis shooting, Ian Ayres from the Los Angeles Times discusses how state-level reforms can prevent individuals under psychiatric holds from obtaining firearms. He highlights the discrepancies between states, noting that while California and Washington impose restrictions on gun access following emergency psychiatric detentions, Nevada allows individuals to retain their gun rights despite similar holds.
Ayres cites research indicating that 24% of mass shooters had previously taken psychiatric medication, with a significant number purchasing firearms after being released from emergency hospitalization. He advocates for a petitionable pause on gun rights for those placed under such holds, proposing that timely legal changes could mitigate risks to public safety while balancing individual liberties.
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