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Joe Morelle: 1.2 percent of gun dealers were responsible for over 50 percent of crime guns later found on the street.

On the recordJune 14, 2022
1.2 percent of gun dealers were responsible for over 50 percent of crime guns later found on the street.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Morelle cites data showing a small number of dealers account for most crime guns.

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