HASTINGS — Is there a way to keep guns out of the hands of those who could do harm? Recent acts of violence have some lawmakers asking if there are ways to accomplish this, but Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says it's not the issue.

“I think we need to invest more in mental health,” she told NTV. “When I talk to law enforcement, when I talk to families, that's their big concern is mental health, and we have to look at hardening schools. Nebraska has done a good job at that. When I hear about other states I'm shocked by it.”

Of Nebraska's 93 counties, 88 have been identified as mental health shortage areas with many counties having no mental health practitioners.

“It's hard to find those providers. There's a shortage in Omaha for behavioral health services, so you look at Hastings, Grand Island, look at smaller communities like Ainsworth, Bassett, what's available. I think something we can look at is telehealth to have services in communities where they live by medical providers who may be in Omaha,” she said.

Many are pushing for red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat in the wake of gun violence throughout America. Fischer, however, says she's concerned that would undermine fundamental rights.

“I believe in due process, and that's across the board. It would be very difficult to be able to find what you could do to commit someone without due process,” she said, calling the Second Amendment a fundamental right.

She said her concern is upholding the Second Amendment and then investing in mental health.

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