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How do we identify these creeps ahead of time?
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Thats the rub.
Behavior patterns leading up to violence are well known. However, not all that display those precursors actually wind up doing violence. Some do, and some don't. So is the solution to apply prior restraint to everyone? Even in places where that is done, they still have problems.
I don't have an answer, because even total prohibition of legal ownership has shown to not prevent all violence. At best, it just makes it a little harder for the perpetrator, and at worst, guarantees law abiding people will be virtually helpless victims.
Ever notice that none of the mass shootings takes place at a firing range, or at a police station? They always seem to happen in places where you wouldn't expect people to be armed. These killers may be insane, or crazy, but it would appear that they aren't stupid.