In the last month, we have witnessed a barrage of mass shootings across the United States. In each of three shootings — in Indianapolis, Boulder, and Atlanta — we learned that the suspects bought guns legally. Even worse, we learned after each of the three shootings that family members and friends had been concerned about these young men.In the last month, we have witnessed a barrage of mass shootings across the United States. In each of three shootings — in Indianapolis, Boulder, and Atlanta — we learned that the suspects bought guns legally. Even worse, we learned after each of the three shootings that family members and friends had been concerned about these young men.