ATF stats show significant increase in number of firearms it's tracing, especially locally

[The Heretic]

ATF stats show significant increase in number of firearms it's tracing, especially locally

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Statistics just released from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives show a marked increase in the number of firearms it's tracing after they're recovered from crimes. Over the past six years, the numbers have exploded -- especially locally. In Ohio, in 2014...

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[nwslopoke]

Pretty lame conclusion from the ATF. One state has a waiting period and has low gun use in crime. Another state has no waiting period and has a higher percentage in crime.

What does the waiting period have to do with legally purchased guns later used in crimes? The suggestion that Mr Robber will fill out the appropriate federal forms, wait 7-14 days then go on a crime spree is ridiculous.

Are there more gun crimes in Ohio than the state of NY? I don't know. But, in either case, what's the number of legal gun owners committing those crimes and in the case of NY, is the crime related to merely owning the gun? Are Red Flag laws being wrapped up in these ATF recovery numbers? The article was pretty loose with facts or data.

 

[Mikej]

This is my feelings on thearticle.

 

[No_Regerts]

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This is my feelings on thearticle.

Is that a kiwi?

 

[arakboss]

ATF stats show significant increase in number of firearms it's tracing, especially locally

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Statistics just released from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives show a marked increase in the number of firearms it's tracing after they're recovered from crimes. Over the past six years, the numbers have exploded -- especially locally. In Ohio, in 2014...

local12.com

If they are going to use and ditch a firearm why don't they scrub the serial number. By the way do you think a bullet fired from a factory Glock can be traced back to the specific Glock pistol it came from without having the serial numbers. Do they keep the test fired bullets with the serial number in inventory somewhere?

 

[Mikej]

Is that a kiwi?

I made money shoveling that out of the stalls when I was under 10 YO. It whaddent kiwi's

 

[The Heretic]

If they are going to use and ditch a firearm why don't they scrub the serial number.

By the way do you think a bullet fired from a factory Glock can be traced back to the specific Glock pistol it came from without having the serial numbers. Do they keep the test fired bullets with the serial number in inventory somewhere?

No.

IIRC some states (MA?) keep/require cartridge casings - or used to? Not sure if any require projectiles?

 

[WillametteWill]

Is that a kiwi?

We could take a bite and find out. You first...I'm polite.