The Chicago study documents gangs members who maintain a clean criminal record so they can legally purchase guns then pass the guns to the gang members. This process is called a “straw purchase” and is already illegal. But breaking the law is no issue for criminals.
Over 90% of gun crimes are committed with illegal firearms.
The takeaway? Gun laws do not prevent gun crimes they simply interfere with a law-abiding citizen's right to keep and bear arms.
