In 2023, federal firearm tracing data revealed that over 408,000 firearms originally sold in the U.S. were implicated in crimes, highlighting issues in gun control and trafficking. While many of these guns were recovered within the purchasing state, about 27% were found across state borders, often trafficked to individuals banned from ownership. The disparity in state-level gun laws contributes to this problem, as states with stringent regulations face challenges due to neighboring states with looser laws, increasing the potential for illegal gun transfers and trafficking networks.
Federal firearm tracing data suggests that as many as 408,000 firearms originally sold in the U.S. were linked to a crime in 2023.
The transfer of guns across state borders for illicit purposes is evidenced by tracing data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
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