Condolences, but no action after school shootings

Yet another and another school shooting, 17 so far this year, and still only token condolences from the administration and Congress. Why no common-sense Gun control?
The NRA and its allies tell us the answer is to arm teachers and spend limited education dollars to fortify schools. They conveniently dismiss common-sense gun control and turn the debate into taking away my guns and Second Amendment rights:
Congress, here are some common-sense measures to start with to end this madness:
· Close loopholes on purchases and background checks at gun shows
· Raise age for gun purchases to 21
· Require fingerprint technology on all new guns so only owner can fire
· Reinstate the ban on assault weapons
· Ban high-capacity magazines and trigger modifications
· Repeal law passed by Congress in 2017 allowing mentally ill to buy guns
· Require universal background checks on all gun sales
· Seek out those needing help and fund mental illness detection and treatment
· Do not turn our schools and other public places into armed camps with gun-packing teachers
If the administration and Congress can’t enact common-sense gun control then our action is clear – vote in the November 2018 election for representatives that will.
RF Brecht
Franklin Park