I can take this one.
We aren't going to be able to flip a magic switch or pass a catchall law that will end these immediately. There will be others, for whatever reason.
So, when each one happens, we investigate—thoroughly and transparently, so everyone can see—what happened and determine one thing, just one, from each one that would have either prevented it or significantly reduced the damage.
- The Las Vegas shooter used bump stocks, so we banned bump stocks. It didn't address every aspect of that kook's actions, but it was one right thing to do.
- One guy who shot up a Texas church slipped through several levels of background checks because the military didn't communicate his disqualifying actions to the FBI. Rebuild the entire system of how they communicate, so the next guy can't do that again.
- The Naval Ship Yard shooter from a few years back had serious mental health issues but got access because he was a contractor. Increase mental health programs and monitoring for contractors as well as military personnel.
- The school shooter in St. Louis bought their gun from a private dealer after failing a national background check. Require background checks for private sales.
- The guy who shot Gabby Giffords was able to inflict so much damage because he had 33-round magazines, and he was tackled when he was forced to reload. Limit large-capacity magazines.
- In Parkland, one of the big problems was that the cops didn't go in and save them. Establish new procedures that require police to, y'know, protect and serve.
This allows us to address several issues at once, and go after the issues that actually are the problem, whether it's mental health, enforcement, or legislation.
But we have to do *something*.