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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/iron-pipeline-gun-violence-out-of-state-traffickers/[/quote]

Yep.

"Webster’s subsequent work showed that [b]if neighboring states tightened their gun laws, it could reduce the homicide rate by 25 percent or more. In Baltimore, that could correlate to 75 lives a year.[/b] Overall, states with weak gun purchasing requirements rank highest in gun homicide rates, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Maryland, surrounded by states with weak gun laws, is the anomaly, ranking fifth."

So if we actually LISTEN TO THE POLICE EXPERTS, on this issue, we could reduce homicide rates locally.

So yes, please, let's actually BACK THE BLUE.[/quote]

Actual data here.

Rest of the posts are just opinions.

Yes local crime reduction involves locally holding criminals accountable and also holds their weapons suppliers accountable. I can't believe this is even an argument. Everyone should support reduction in straw trafficking which yes, is easier to do in certain states per actual  ATF data on where guns come from that are used in local crimes. Believing that we should make straw purchases more difficult and hold gun sellers accountable for knowingly participating in them doesn't mean people ALSO are saying defund the police or against holding criminals accountable.

It's ok to want to hold ALL criminals accountable and yes straw trafficking is a problem per the police who we should respect and listen to. [/quote]

Yep - go back to the source - it's a LOT harder for criminals to get their hands on guns if we stop the flow at the source.[/quote]

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