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> that might include private resellers or dealers as well as places like Academy or Walmart (in some places). Asking a family member (who's a police officer an
by sndean 10y ago
> that might include private resellers or dealers as well as places like Academy or Walmart (in some places).
Asking a family member (who's a police officer and private dealer), pretty sure it does include anywhere with an ATF license to sell firearms... So in some ways the map may be exaggerated.
I agree, it'd be more interesting to see where all of the automatic weapon sales are.
- angersock 10y agoAutomatic weapons are expensive, because they require tax stamps and other various legal work to own and operate. To the best of my knowledge, legally-owned and purchased automatic weapons simply aren't used in crime. It'd be somewhat like hitting somebody with a Learjet: sure, you could do it, but there are a lot cheaper ways.
- sndean 10y agoSorry, I misread your previous comment... I'm a bit more caffeinated now. > legally-owned and purchased automatic weapons simply aren't used in crime Yeah, there's a problem with a lot of the news articles released mislabeling semi-automatic weapons as automatic. Even the more broad/vague "assault weapons" are hardly used (i.e., 1-2% of crimes).