See, and that really hacks me off. I don't care what side you vote, if you're on a terrorist watch list you should not be able to get a gun legally, and I also agree, basic gun classes should be mandatory.
I did hear a debate regarding the mental stability issue, and I could kind of see both sides, the way the version I'd heard discussed was written, it was pretty broad as far as the meds it was trying to include, and if the person had "ever" in their "entire" life been on certain, specific meds, it nullified their right to own a gun ever...I can't remember all the particulars, but at the time, I remember thinking that as was written, it was a bit of a slippery slope.
However, there would be plenty of instances where those who are on many of the meds have absolutely no business with a firearm.
Sandy Hook comes to mind.
Our legislators on both sides should be absolutely ashamed that they aren't working together on cross referencing people on terror lists, and the basic things you pointed out in your post. That's sad.
...seriously, just my 2 cents, worth exactly what you paid for them.
That's a great article!!