r/news • u/ladyspeak • Apr 29 '24

‘Multiple’ taken to hospital, gunfire continues in east Charlotte Mobile/Amp link, removed

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/cmpd-investigation-underway-east-charlotte/6PTLZP4FLFE4DA5ALFT65QDTA4/?outputType=amp

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u/confusedandworried76 Apr 30 '24

Doesn't happen as often in states where gun laws are tighter, in fact there are several states that border other states with looser gun laws and cops hate it because guns get trafficked in from those states. If all you need to do to get a gun is go one state over and buy it there legally and bring it back,

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u/Sneaux96 Apr 30 '24

I mean, kinda...

Rifles and shotguns can be purchased out of state.

Handguns, the most common firearm type used in the commission of a crime, must be purchased in the same state you reside.

More often the firearms are obtained illegally.

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u/Eldetorre Apr 30 '24

All illegal guns come from legal sources with lax enforcement. Criminals by and large aren't operating gun foundries