Should anyone who has been abused have the right to own a firearm?

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

We have been told many times how common PTSD is for victims of abuse. Does it make sense to allow these "emotionally unstable" people to have access to firearms? Even if their former partner is threatening them, repeatedly violating restraining orders and stalking them, is it worth the risk to the rest of society to allow them access to firearms, regardless of their level of training. After all, if their former partner kills them it will be only one death maybe two if the abuser also commits suicide, as opposed to the number that might die if they suddenly snap and go on a shooting rampage. In addition should they really be allowed to drive, what if they suddenly snap while driving toward a crowded school bus stop and decide to plow over 20 school children at 60 mph. Clearly the solution is just to go ahead and imprison anyone who has been the victim of abuse, society just can't risk it. Better safe than sorry and all.


David