Ward 1:  I'm neither condemning nor defending Mr. Craig's parents.  I don't know enough about the situation to do either.  I agree that the very easy accessibility to firearms in our country often presents problems.  However, we have over 300 million firearms in private ownership and such ownership is Constitutionally protected.  We need to find ways to keep firearms out of the hands of those who would "misuse" them while not infringing on the rights of those who own firearms and don't misuse them.  Obviously, that's not easy and "gun control" is one of the many very contentious issues we face today.

I don't think there are any easy answers.   BTW: I was, and remain, an outspoken supporter of Oregon's expanded background check law.  I think it, if actually followed by private sellers, could be helpful while not limiting purchases or ownership by "lawful" gun owners.  I'd be interested in reading other suggestions you might make regarding these issues.  Regards, Gary