So is the assumption that many of those people committing crimes with guns purchased at DG were sold their gun without the required federal background checks being performed by the dealer? Otherwise, what was he supposed to do, not sell to people who have every right to buy one? If he wasn't running the required background checks, wouldn't he be in jail?http://www.bradycampaign.org/xshare/pdf/research/AGS-delears.pdf
The Top 120 Gun Stores with the Most Guns Traced to CrimeBased on crime gun trace data from 1996 to 2000
Chuck’s Guns Riverdale, IL 2370Company, Inc. Richmond, VA 1181
Don’s Guns & Galleries, Inc. Indianapolis, IN 2294
Badger Outdoors, Inc. West Milwaukee, WI 1906
Southern Police Equipment
You might want to lighten up on The Don he was once Jimmy Hoffas personal bodyguard.
You might want to lighten up on The Don he was once Jimmy Hoffas personal bodyguard.
So is the assumption that many of those people committing crimes with guns purchased at DG were sold their gun without the required federal background checks being performed by the dealer? Otherwise, what was he supposed to do, not sell to people who have every right to buy one? If he wasn't running the required background checks, wouldn't he be in jail?
Look, my impression of ol' Don is that he's a greasy, sleazy fellow, but simply selling a lot of guns in an area with a high crime rate, while following all laws and regulations could easily land any store on that list. I mean just because someone passes that background check, doesn't mean they're guaranteed never to commit a crime with the gun or have it stolen and then used in a crime later.
Man, I always wanted to go and check out Don's. Glad I found this site first before I wasted my time with an hour drive.
Because people rationalize it. "He may be the Devil, but I just need a place to shoot, so it's OK. It's not like I'm buying guns there".