John Cornyn: “Some of the additional penalties that we included for straw purchasing…”

On the recordMarch 14, 2023

Some of the additional penalties that we included for straw purchasing of firearms and trafficking in firearms has led to 30 indictments.

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Cornyn notes the success of new penalties in leading to indictments related to firearm trafficking.

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John Cornyn: “Some of the additional penalties that we included for straw purchasing of firearms and trafficking in firearms has led…”