I have a big problem with that, too. Besides the obvious connotations with being "defective"--although it may be accurate--not all mentally ill persons are harmful or irresponsible with a gun. The mentally ill should have just as much right to protect themselves with weapons as anyone else, as long as they show they can be responsible.

I do think people should be able to buy guns. The fact is, if you outlaw guns, that won't keep the bad guys from getting and making them, and the good guys need to be able to protect themselves. Additionally, our Constitution says we have the right to bear arms.