The propaganda, and out right lies, by the anti-gun community is continuously in the face of the general public. Over time, anyone that hears the same thing over and over and over again, will eventually begin to believe in it. Mainly, because that is all they hear, and never hear anything to the contrary.
I believe, what needs to happen, is the pro-gun community NEEDS to get out there...prominently in the public eye, and start proving the anti-gun rhetoric as false, while promoting the positive aspects of gun ownership.
I agree that mentally unstable people should not have access to firearms. But, as long as the public is being brainwashed by the anti-gunners, ANY bill that is passed into law (even one restricting the mentally ill) will simply be another victory for the anti's, and eventually result in more gun control of law abiding citizens. That is their game plan...chip away at it, little-by-little until it is all gone.
New laws will not solve anything. The side that influences the public will win...right now, the anti-gun community is winning that battle.
Once the public is on our side, then a law restricting the mentally ill will be implemented as it is intended, and gun owners will not have to fear a false claim of mental illness.
This is just my opinion...trash it if you want.