Thomas Chittum
Thomas Chittum is a former associate deputy director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and a prominent expert on gun laws and mental health issues related to firearm ownership. He has been vocal about the challenges in sharing mental health data with federal authorities and the implications this has on background checks for gun purchases, especially regarding individuals with a history of mental health challenges.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
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The case underscores the wide gap in sharing mental health data with the federal government – an issue that can be attributed to inadequate funding to manage or require the data, as well as privacy issues, according to Thomas Chittum, former associate deputy director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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