Kid was a loner. Killed mother ('how' has not been reported), who was a gun enthusiast and took her weapons. No amount of screening would have stopped him as he took guns that were not his. I don't understand what you need to protect your family from Billy. This is not an attack at you, just q statement. Are we at war here in the states? Are you living where people attack random people? I grew up with hunting bows and rifles in my home. Rifles are second nature to me. I do not understand the point of owning anything beyond a hunting rifle, however, but that's just me. I will never be able to make sense of this, nor will anybody. How many of these stories have ended with some gun owner saving the day? All that's been on my mind since this happened is cherishing life and thinking how I can be a better, more aware person. I have two young children and looking at them and imagining what has happened to all of the families in CT has been humbling and sobering.