Where do gun traffickers sell their guns?
On the East Coast, many of the weapons end up in northeastern cities where they are sold for as much as a 400% – 500% profit. These cities and most northern states have imposed stringent gun control laws, but the effectiveness of their laws has been undermined by guns coming in from other states and jurisdictions. Gun trafficking is a national problem, crossing boundaries between states with weak and strong gun laws. With the Brady Law now requiring background checks on all handgun purchases, more criminals are relying upon straw purchasers and professional gun traffickers to obtain firearms.
