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Title: Regulation and Oversight of Gun Dealers Reduces Trafficking to Criminals

Publication Date: September 2010

What does it say?

This two-page research brief succinctly reviews findings from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research demonstrating a link between heightened accountability of gun dealers and lower rates of gun trafficking.

How can I use it?

Use this brief to educate members of Congress that we need to strengthen, not weaken, oversight of federal gun dealers. 

Citation

John Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research, “Regulation and Oversight of Gun Dealers Reduces Trafficking to Criminals,” Research Brief, September 15, 2010

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