Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
That's thing thing though, we don't seem to really know. There doesn't seem to be stats of sources of "problem guns" but clearly it isn't just from the south, given the Coutts border seizure, since some of those were legally purchased. This is data we should have been collecting years ago.
|
And I have a hard time believing that. Anyone who was purchased a restriced firearm (ie handguns) know that the serial numbers of those guns are noted in the purchase and the certificate issued by the CFO. Any handgun owner who has one stolen almost certainly reports that if for no other reason than to protect their asses. Yes, serial numbers can be removed but recovered guns should be examined against a list of reported stolen firearms. Wouldn't provided the complete picture but I'm sure they could come up with educated guesses as to where recovered gun possibly originated.
Most quotes from Police Chiefs indicated they too feel a majority are coming from the US.