Title: Guns and Terror: How Terrorists Exploit Our Weak Gun Laws

Publication Date: January 2001

What does it say?

This report details specific cases involving terrorists and guns.  These cases make it clear that we need stronger gun laws, and enforcement of existing laws, as an essential part of a comprehensive homeland security program. 

How can I use it?

Use this report to advocate for background checks for all gun sales, including those at gun shows, limiting bulk purchases of weapons, banning assault weapons and high capacity clips, and improved record-keeping.

Citation

Berger, Loren and Dennis Henigan, Guns and Terror: How Terrorists Exploit Our Weak Gun Laws, Washington, DC: Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, 2001