Bloomberg is Criticized for Arizona Gun Show Scrutiny

Published on February 3, 2011
Duration: 5:43

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horn criticizes New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's use of private investigators at an Arizona gun show. Horn argues Bloomberg should focus on New York's rising crime rates and that his actions constitute a political stunt, an abuse of taxpayer money, and a violation of law enforcement courtesies by not notifying local authorities. The discussion also touches on the origin of firearms recovered in New York City.

Quick Summary

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horn criticized Mayor Michael Bloomberg's use of private investigators at an Arizona gun show, deeming it a political stunt and an abuse of taxpayer funds. Horn emphasized that Bloomberg should address New York's rising crime rates and that his actions bypassed standard law enforcement notification protocols.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of AZ Attorney General Tom Horn
  2. 00:24Reaction to Bloomberg's Private Investigators in Arizona
  3. 00:36Horn's View on Bloomberg's Actions
  4. 01:03New York City Crime Statistics
  5. 01:21Importance of Notifying Local Law Enforcement
  6. 02:05Obligation to Notify Law Enforcement of Illegal Activity
  7. 02:26Bloomberg's Jurisdiction and Political Stunt
  8. 03:00Arizona's Perspective on Local Problems
  9. 03:14Communication with Mayor Bloomberg's Office
  10. 03:32Fact-Checking Bloomberg's Claims on Gun Origins
  11. 04:00Primary Source of Guns Recovered in NYC
  12. 04:30Past Actions and Potential Legislation
  13. 04:50Legality of Bloomberg's Actions in Arizona
  14. 05:05Publicity Stunt and Taxpayer Money
  15. 05:18Violation of Ethics and Courtesies
  16. 05:26Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Arizona Attorney General Tom Horn criticizing Mayor Michael Bloomberg's actions?

Arizona AG Tom Horn criticizes Mayor Bloomberg for sending private investigators to an Arizona gun show without notifying local law enforcement. Horn views this as a political stunt, an abuse of taxpayer money, and a violation of inter-agency courtesies, urging Bloomberg to focus on New York's rising crime rates instead.

What were the crime statistics mentioned for New York City?

In the past year, New York City reportedly saw a 3.9% increase in robbery, a 13.9% rise in forcible rape, an 88.8% jump in aggravated assault, and a 12.3% increase in murder, according to FBI press releases cited in the discussion.

What is the primary source of firearms recovered in New York City?

Contrary to claims that most guns come from out of state, the discussion highlights that the number one source state for firearms recovered in New York City is New York State itself. Guns found in the hands of criminals are often originally sold within New York.

Was Mayor Bloomberg's investigation in Arizona illegal?

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horn stated he had not been informed of any illegal activity by Mayor Bloomberg's investigators in Arizona. However, he characterized the actions as an abuse of taxpayer money, a publicity stunt, and a violation of ethical and customary law enforcement courtesies.

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