Discussion?
Media representatives are invited to join a discussion of the problem of illegally trafficked handguns with a panel of experts from the media, law enforcement, and advocacy groups to focus on the question, “Where did the gun come from?” Since five out of six guns recovered in crime were bought illegally, it’s vital to find ways to intercept the thriving illegal gun business.
Media, advocacy groups and law enforcement are experts? What about a federally licensed gun dealer? Or, say, an NRA legal rep. And are you guys finally admitting that it’s not gun shows and lawful gun dealers that put crime guns out there but it is those that purchase guns illegally?
May 17th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
They could also invite some people who have bought guns illegally. They are easy to find, they are in jail….
May 17th, 2006 at 4:59 pm
Not here in Boston they’re not.
We had a kid here recently – with a prior for armed robbery – get busted for illegal gun possession. Judge gave him ELEVEN days.
Here’s a clue – put these criminals in jail!
Criminal population goes down. Crime rate goes down. Why can’t Mayors Menino and Bloomberg get this concept? Gun trafficking – MANDATORY 30 YEARS. Use of a firearm in commission of a crime – LIFE.
And, Vermont-style carry laws for all law-abiding citizens.
Yeah…that’ll happen.