Groundbreaking Gun Trafficking Analysis Shows 3 in 4 Crime Guns Traced to an Out-of-State Seller Were First Sold in States with No Background Check Laws, Underscoring Need for Federal Action - Everytown

Summary

Everytown for Gun Safety released an analysis claiming that 3 out of 4 crime guns traced to an out-of-state seller were initially sold in states lacking universal background check laws. This analysis is being used to advocate for federal action to expand background check requirements, which could impact private gun sales nationwide.