The reason there are so few attacks that use out-of-state…
““The reason there are so few attacks that use out-of-state guns is that in both cases these individuals could have passed background checks in either the state where they lived or the place where they committed their crimes.””
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Few attacks use out-of-state guns because perpetrators could pass background checks in either state.
In simple terms: Cross-state gun use is limited by background checks.
Strengthen uniform background checks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- legislative debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective are current background checks?
- What reforms could close loopholes?
Checks may be circumvented.