Family Blames Gun-Seller for Murderous Rampage

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38. My knowledge or "ignorance" of psychology is irrelevant.

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder, which falls in the realm of psychiatry and is treated primarily by psychiatrists, with perhaps an adjunct clinical psychologist involved.
So, I guess you don't know much about psychiatry or psychology, but this isn't a pissing contest to see who is the most ignorant and any credentials I may have are irrelevant.

You missed my point and I probably missed it too, as it is still in the formulation process. I'm not in this thread to fight, but to search for a solution to a tragically flawed system of vetting those who purchase firearms.

I think a psychological screening of applicants makes the most sense. Not by the shopkeeper, but by qualified professionals; psychologists and, if necessary psychiatrists. Drivers have to take written and practical tests to operate a car. Those who wish to operate a gun should be held to a higher standard. The questionnaire by the vendor would be part of a process that ensures the buyer has been properly evaluated psychologically.