Would it help to charge the father with accessory to murder? He apparently (without any forethought) made a firearm and ammunition easily available to the killer.

I really do not know this sort of penalty might alter parents' (or other persons) behavior. I keep loaded firearms around here, either in locked rooms (where I can get at them fast), on my person, or within close reach.

Would I rather be inconvenienced a bit but have control over my firearms or would I rather school shootings like these be an excuse to restrict my gun ownership?

I saw this posted here today -- I'll repost it ... seems appropriate ...