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This is somewhat off topic, but relates to the question of a candidate for office pushes for more of the mentally ill to be added to the background check more consistently; Obviously anyone who has,or has tried, to harm others should be. But what about those who have only received a diagnosis but have never given any indication of violence? Psychiatry is fraught with error. Add that to the political leanings of most in the field and we see why checks and balances are needed. We all want anyone who is a known danger to be in NICS, but I hope we do not create a system in which the mistakenly diagnosed or the willfully misdiagnosed have no recourse. Especially if the laws are later amended to include even the milder forms of mental disorders. I am hopeful we put in place a system that protects people on both sides.

Thanks for the info Everyone. It's going to be a long hard road to the White House next time.

I see your point. Does Ryan have a history of strong support of the Second Amendment?

(After reading the responses to this original post, I amended the title of my post so as to avoid giving the impression to those just reading titles that Paul Ryan is for gun control.) (TG)

Paul Ryan may be planning to run in 2016. He already has commented that he may be open to gun control measures:

Ryan hinted at one controversial issue on which he might agree with Obama: The need for stricter regulations on gun registration, including background checks.

http://news.yahoo.com/obama-compromise- ... 26430.html