After a quick mental check of the books I've been reading recently, and thinking about novels in general, I decided: suspense. (justwriteabook.com)
Before long we're all doing mental check lists about how we measure up to the person next to us. (nakedpastor.com)
Strict background and especially mental checks on the entire family members (and not just the owner / s) by the proper authorities should really be the norm if you can't control their lust for gun ownership. (n4g.com)