I was personal friends with the Kinkels for over 10 years.  How many remember Kip Kinkel ?  He shot and killed both his parents as well as students at his high school. He probably would have shot and killed his sister as well, but she lucked out and was in Hawaii attending a cheer-leading seminar.   Both of Kips parents were HIGHLY EDUCATED and both were full time EDUCATORS.  His parents KNEW  for quite some time that Kip was having Mental issues. The RED FLAGS had been flown, and they did NOT pay attention to it.   Kip told his Dad that he wanted to get a pistol and target shoot.  So, his Dad bought a pistol in the hopes that it would bring Kip and him closer together as a Father and Son, they would have a  common  hobby together,  and the two of them would go together to target shoot.  They did go shooting several times a week  for many months and according to the father there was a Bond between the two.   Even the mother noticed a difference in Kips   more positive attitude. (cont.)