I hear you.
I'm of the opinion that there's no absolute solution....we'll always have shootings.
My opinion is much of it is because people are unhappy. Unhappy with their lives. They feel isolated. Like I said earlier....the Internet has brought the world into our homes, so much so thatm any do not "get out" as much as they used to. They world is largely dictated by what they read and see on the Internet.
At some point, they become so depressed.....they decide to end it all. And of course, some feel they need to take others with them.
Keeping these types of people from owning guns is certainly a worthwhile endeavour.
But I don't see why a discussion cannot be had on the mental aspect as well. In particular how the Internet can effect certain people who are probably pre-disposed to this "isolation" effect.
There are many discussions that can be had and some will lead to worthwhile changes if people look for opportunities to make a difference.
While this would not eliminate all mass shootings it has potential to stop some and also to stop many other not-so-mass shootings.
IOW, it could make a huge difference.
Locally, a guy shot and killed a cop. For years family tried to get help. Police hands were tied. They literally had to wait until he killed a cop to do something.
That is insane and there is no good reason for it.
That same scene repeats itself over and over across the country quite often.
Most times there are warnings long before something happens. Those warnings should be heeded.
We can also have a conversation about how state governments have completely abandoned their responsibilities in regards to caring for the mentally ill/insane.
No one solution to any one problem is going to stop all shootings, but not doing anything because of that is a copout. It's like saying "I might as well not quit smoking because there is air pollution and radon."
What sense does that make?
None.