A recent report released by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives has shed light on the concerning issue of illegally trafficked firearms in the United States. According to the data, over 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms entered the country through unlicensed dealers between 2017 and 2021, accounting for 54% of such firearms during that period.
These unlicensed dealers, who are not required to conduct background checks, have made it easier for firearms to end up in the hands of individuals involved in criminal activities. The lack of record-keeping by these dealers poses a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies in tracing the origins of these weapons.
