As someone who watched the UFCW Local 880 put the Hubbard IGA out of business, I fully support any grass roots effort to oppose their bullying tactics. I hope a peaceful counter protest makes them understand that their 'informational' pickets are not wanted.
Anyone interested in how trace data can be used effectively to determine where guns used in crimes originate can do so on the Mayors Against Illegal Guns website, www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org
Please note the name of the group includes the word "illegal", not "all". It's easy to believe in the 2nd amendment and common sense gun laws.
The Tiahrt amendment prevents law enforcement agencies from using trace data to determine which dealers are crooked, which purchasers are strawman buyers and which states are importing guns to states where crimes are committed. This law needs to be repealed so law enforcement can properly do its job.
To the poster who wondered about stolen guns, yes, trace data would make it easier to find out who was the original purchaser of a weapon. Investigators could then follow the line of ownership until the they discover where the gun was stolen from and then charge the person who used the gun in a crime with that theft. They can either be prosecuted for receiving stolen property or reveal who sold them the weapon.
If law enforcement agencies could utilize trace data properly, we would hear about more arrests for gun trafficking.
All guns start as legal firearms. They are sold to retailers who sell them to private owners. Trace data allows law enforcement to trace who the last legal owner was and then trace it to the criminal by following the path of ownership. It also allows them to see, statistically, which dealers sell guns that end up being used in crimes. It also allows them to see if dealers are selling high volumes of guns to the same people (strawmen) over and over and to see if those particular weapons are used in crimes.
No one really expects criminals to register their guns. Eliminating Tiahrt gives investigators one more tool to use. Trace data certainly does help solve crimes, especially if that crime is selling firearms to ineligible buyers.
The Tiahrt amendment really ties the hands of law enforcement. They need to be able to utilize trace data to see where criminals are getting guns. Using that data they can identify firearms dealers who are selling guns that find their way into the hands of criminals, if dealers are knowingly selling to strawman purchasers and learn which states are exporting weapons to other states.
The 2nd amendment allows us to own guns. There is no amendment that allows firearms dealers to profit from selling guns to criminals.
The Postal Service is only partially market driven. The law mandates they deliver mail on Saturday so every aspect of reducing services isn't under their control. Reducing employees and locations they can do on their own and probably should. I would be fine with delivery five days a week.
The store owners own the property so it's their responsibility to keep it clear of dealers and thieves. It's ridiculous to criticize people in a neighborhood for wanting a safe clean place to shop by saying crackhouses are their fault.
Putting up cameras, lights and calling the police often will chase away the thugs so decent people can shop in safety. This is exactly the sort of thing neighbors should stand up for.
Posted on July 14 at 10:11 a.m.
As someone who watched the UFCW Local 880 put the Hubbard IGA out of business, I fully support any grass roots effort to oppose their bullying tactics. I hope a peaceful counter protest makes them understand that their 'informational' pickets are not wanted.
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Posted on May 31 at 2:33 p.m.
Anyone interested in how trace data can be used effectively to determine where guns used in crimes originate can do so on the Mayors Against Illegal Guns website, www.mayorsagainstillegalguns.org
Please note the name of the group includes the word "illegal", not "all". It's easy to believe in the 2nd amendment and common sense gun laws.
Posted on May 31 at 2:29 p.m.
The Tiahrt amendment prevents law enforcement agencies from using trace data to determine which dealers are crooked, which purchasers are strawman buyers and which states are importing guns to states where crimes are committed. This law needs to be repealed so law enforcement can properly do its job.
To the poster who wondered about stolen guns, yes, trace data would make it easier to find out who was the original purchaser of a weapon. Investigators could then follow the line of ownership until the they discover where the gun was stolen from and then charge the person who used the gun in a crime with that theft. They can either be prosecuted for receiving stolen property or reveal who sold them the weapon.
If law enforcement agencies could utilize trace data properly, we would hear about more arrests for gun trafficking.
Posted on May 25 at 8:29 p.m.
All guns start as legal firearms. They are sold to retailers who sell them to private owners. Trace data allows law enforcement to trace who the last legal owner was and then trace it to the criminal by following the path of ownership. It also allows them to see, statistically, which dealers sell guns that end up being used in crimes. It also allows them to see if dealers are selling high volumes of guns to the same people (strawmen) over and over and to see if those particular weapons are used in crimes.
No one really expects criminals to register their guns. Eliminating Tiahrt gives investigators one more tool to use. Trace data certainly does help solve crimes, especially if that crime is selling firearms to ineligible buyers.
Posted on May 25 at 12:55 p.m.
The Tiahrt amendment really ties the hands of law enforcement. They need to be able to utilize trace data to see where criminals are getting guns. Using that data they can identify firearms dealers who are selling guns that find their way into the hands of criminals, if dealers are knowingly selling to strawman purchasers and learn which states are exporting weapons to other states.
The 2nd amendment allows us to own guns. There is no amendment that allows firearms dealers to profit from selling guns to criminals.
Posted on May 11 at 8:22 p.m.
The Postal Service is only partially market driven. The law mandates they deliver mail on Saturday so every aspect of reducing services isn't under their control. Reducing employees and locations they can do on their own and probably should. I would be fine with delivery five days a week.
Posted on May 3 at 8:56 a.m.
The store owners own the property so it's their responsibility to keep it clear of dealers and thieves. It's ridiculous to criticize people in a neighborhood for wanting a safe clean place to shop by saying crackhouses are their fault.
Putting up cameras, lights and calling the police often will chase away the thugs so decent people can shop in safety. This is exactly the sort of thing neighbors should stand up for.
Posted on April 19 at 9:08 p.m.
Isn't McNally a Commissioner? Why does he sound like all of these decisions were made without him?
Posted on April 1 at 12:54 p.m.
I just don't get the big deal about user registration. I've always posted under my own name and never had any trouble.
Posted on March 26 at 9 p.m.
This is a good idea. I've been on other boards that required registration and the discussions were better for it.