Gun control activists: 1000s of mental health records going unreported to FBI

Sam Levin August 20, 2012 2:59PM

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Since James Holmes killed twelve people in Aurora, catalyzing heated gun control debates across the country, many have focused their attention on the suspect's past psychiatric care. As officials debate what can be done to keep guns out of the hands of those with a history of mental illness, a new report shows that in Colorado -- and in many states across the country -- thousands of mental health records aren't reported to the feds.

Gun control activists: 1000s of mental health records going unreported to FBI

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