Sentences with phrase «prevent gun trafficking»

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There are no federal laws that prevent the trafficking of illegal guns between states.

With mass shootings dominating the news at regular intervals, Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have pursued legislation to expand background checks, prevent those on the terrorism watch list from buying guns, and impose stiff penalties for gun straw purchasing and trafficking.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D - N.Y.) is hoping to stop illegal gun trafficking, in an attempt to prevent gun violence.