"A five-time convicted felon who shot and paralyzed a good Samaritan"

I will say it again, REAL SLOWLY.  Gun Laws (in and of themselves) do not work.  Passing more gun laws will not fix it.

WHY was a five time convicted felon even on the streets, and able to obtain a gun?  This happened after our Universal Background Checks went into effect.

Part of the problem, the Sixth Amendment Right to a Speedy Trail.  (I am not saying that's a bad thing in and of itself).  But it forces Prosecutors to go to Plea Bargains in 90% of the cases, or let the perp go.

This means that in 90% of the arrests, the defendant will either get to plea to a lessor crime, or a lessor punishment.