Exactly. The Mental Health program in the service has a lot better reputation than it used to have even 10 years ago. I am unsure how that program relates in the National Guard/reserves though. But you're right, why did this guy goto the FBI and not the VA mental health? The crisis line is also well advertised in every VA affiliated location I have seen. Even 211 could have helped him...

I think this criminal knew exactly what he wanted to do and stepped over any 'cracks' in mental health care.