The more that comes out on this seems to be a failure of massive proportions on our mental health system. The shooter was acting out long before this, I view it as a cry for help.

I still am not a fan of handguns but my husband owns a shotgun and rifle for occasional hunting trips. My mom taught me to view any gun as loaded and learn were the safety is. I am completely okay with him having them. I am also completely fine with there being rifles and shotguns in the house with my nieces. The seven year old took gun safety this year and the five year old told me guns are not toys when she saw one on TV. That is the slippery slope with guns, there are responsible owners everywhere. Some people have guns for evil and are able to get them readily.