FRANKLYN and JIMMY
GUN MARKETS and NETWORKS
The Gun Economy
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Perfomance
Reference: https://www.motifinvesting.com/motifs/guns-guards-and-gates
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
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The remains of Stephen Paddock who moved from Florida The Las Vegas sign on the strip as seen on Oct 9th, 2017
to come and live with his brother at Mesquite, Navada covered in flowers in the wake of the 2017 shooting
to come and live with his brother at Mesquite, Navada covered in flowers in the wake of the 2017 shooting
Country music singer Jason Aldean was performing when the gunshots began. "The gunshots lasted for 10 to 15 minutes. It didn't stop," said witness Rachel de Kerf. Police said Paddock fired for nine to eleven minutes after the first 911 call came in. He set up cameras inside his hotel suite and in the hallway. Police were not aware whether the devices were transmitting.
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Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Performance
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
1. Private, individual gun purchasers -- for personal use
2. Individual gun purchasers, on behalf of others (straw purchasing)
3. Gun purchases as part of network
Country music singer JasonAldean was performing when the gunshots began. "The gunshots lasted for 10 to 15 minutes. It didn't stop," said witness Rachel de Kerf. Police said Paddock fired for nine to eleven minutes after the first 911 call came in. He set up cameras inside his hotel suite and in the hallway. Police were not aware whether the devices were transmitting.
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Performance
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
1. Private, individual gun purchasers -- for personal use
2. Individual gun purchasers, on behalf of others (straw purchasing)
3. Gun purchases as part of network
Legal Markets
The legal firearm market is a large commercial market around the world. In the United States firearms market is accountable for $31.8 billion of the US economy¹. Classifying legal possession of firearms in the United States can turn complex because of when do bearing, using, or possessing a firearm becomes legal or illegal. Most firearms acquired in the United States are initially legally obtained, but can take an illegal form through unlawful secondary selling, use, or distribution.
"In the Business"
Gun Components Companies vs S&P 500 (U.S. Stock Market) Performance
The motif index is composed of many companies relating to the gun industry. It includes Private Security, Guns and Ammunition, and Screening Equipment companies in one basket. Comparing this companies with the U.S. stock market as showen above, we can notice the gun relating industry has outperfomed. Since the start of 2016 we can see how the stock market has grow about 15% and the gun relating industry about 21%, roughly 6% more the stock market gains. Simplifying the information -- guns and security companies has produce more profits than financials, technology, utilities, real estate, energy, industrials and comsumer discretionary together among others U.S. industries. Something to look at closely is the gains of Screening Equipment companies over Guns and Ammunition is about 19% higher, which indicates a concern for the used of guns. And what can justify this large difference is the illegal and illicit gun markets, where guns are reaching into the hands of those without legal authorization.
Gun Sellers
1. Retail gun stores
2. Pawn shops
3. Gun shows
Gun Purchasers
1. Private, individual gun purchasers -- for personal use
2. Individual gun purchasers, on behalf of others (straw purchasing)
3. Gun purchases as part of network
Online Markets
The online marketplace for firearms is large and growing. Each year, millions of individuals connect through online advertisements to buy and sell firearms. Since many of the transactions are conducted by what is considered private sellers – who are not required by laws to conduct background checks. Firearms regularly change possessors with no questions asked. Nowadays those considered incompetent to legally possess a firearm can actually do so online.
These private market for guns is booming in a scope of business settings. Online sales are a large and a growing segment of the firearms market. About a decade ago, the Justice Department projected that firearms that were sold online at 80 firearm auction sites and approximately 4,000 other websites. The number of active sites has grown immeasurably in the years since.²
The online marketplace for firearms is large and growing. Each year, millions of individuals connect through online advertisements to buy and sell firearms. Since many of the transactions are conducted by what is considered private sellers – who are not required by laws to conduct background checks. Firearms regularly change possessors with no questions asked. Nowadays those considered incompetent to legally possess a firearm can actually do so online.
These private market for guns is booming in a scope of business settings. Online sales are a large and a growing segment of the firearms market. About a decade ago, the Justice Department projected that firearms that were sold online at 80 firearm auction sites and approximately 4,000 other websites. The number of active sites has grown immeasurably in the years since.²
Reference: The New York Times - How Gun Traffickers Get Around State Gun Laws • http://nyti.ms/1HGjylW
Straw Purchasing (Jimmy M.)
What is Straw Purchasing ?
What criteria does one have to fit in to be uneligible to purchase , posses ,ship or transport fire arms?
Straw purchasing has become a major issue in the USA because of its contribution to reduced safety. Intentional purchasing of a firearm for someone else reduces the accuracy of background checks since the details filed during the purchasing process are false. As a result, there is increased risk of selling guns to criminals, gangs, and domestic abusers, thus increased security issues. For example, in 2000, 46% of the firearms illegally trafficked had been acquired through straw purchasing (Law Center).
Since straw purchasing increases the number of guns among criminals, it helps promote the sale and abuse of drugs. Research indicates a positive correlation between guns and drugs. The criminals who own guns have a tendency of bringing drugs into the locality. Moreover, increased substance abuse results in more people purchasing guns, and consequently increased violence (Siegel, Ross & King, 2099). Evidently, people who deal with drugs purchase firearms in order to increase their own safety measures.
Due to the consequences of straw purchasing, various regions have come up with gun control laws. In the New York City, people can only purchase firearms through licensed dealers, who have the responsibility of verifying the background checks. Issuing false information is a crime (Law Center). However, people are at liberty of possessing registered guns as long as they are not for engaging in crime, all legal requirements are met, and they remain concealed from the public.
What is Straw Purchasing ?
- Buying a firearm for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction is a "straw purchase". An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime. An illegal firearm purchase can bring a felony conviction sentence in jail, and a fine. Straw purchasing can cost the purchaser legal serious issues.
- “A straw purchaser may be used when the actual buyer is prohibited from having firearms, such as a convicted felon or an individual who is less than 21 years of age.
What criteria does one have to fit in to be uneligible to purchase , posses ,ship or transport fire arms?
- Those convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over one year, except state misdemeanors punishable by two years or less.
- Fugitives from justice.
- Unlawful users of certain depressant, narcotic, or stimulant drugs.
- Those adjudicated as mental defectives or incompetents or those committed to any mental institution.
- Illegal aliens.
- Citizens who have renounced their citizenship.
- Those persons dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
- Persons less than 18 years of age for the purchase of a shotgun or rifle.
- Persons less than 21 years of age for the purchase of a firearm that is other than a shotgun or rifle.
- Persons subject to a court order that restrains such persons from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner.
- Persons convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Straw purchasing has become a major issue in the USA because of its contribution to reduced safety. Intentional purchasing of a firearm for someone else reduces the accuracy of background checks since the details filed during the purchasing process are false. As a result, there is increased risk of selling guns to criminals, gangs, and domestic abusers, thus increased security issues. For example, in 2000, 46% of the firearms illegally trafficked had been acquired through straw purchasing (Law Center).
Since straw purchasing increases the number of guns among criminals, it helps promote the sale and abuse of drugs. Research indicates a positive correlation between guns and drugs. The criminals who own guns have a tendency of bringing drugs into the locality. Moreover, increased substance abuse results in more people purchasing guns, and consequently increased violence (Siegel, Ross & King, 2099). Evidently, people who deal with drugs purchase firearms in order to increase their own safety measures.
Due to the consequences of straw purchasing, various regions have come up with gun control laws. In the New York City, people can only purchase firearms through licensed dealers, who have the responsibility of verifying the background checks. Issuing false information is a crime (Law Center). However, people are at liberty of possessing registered guns as long as they are not for engaging in crime, all legal requirements are met, and they remain concealed from the public.
Variation in States' Regulation of Guns: Creating Dynamic Opportunities
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Straw Purchasing
What is Straw Purchasing ?
What criteria does one have to fit in to be uneligible to purchase , possess ,ship or transport firearms?
Straw purchasing refers to the buying of a gun for someone who does not want to be associated with the weapon. For example, a person under the majority age or has not met other legal requirements may use the name of another person to buy the firearm. Besides using the name of someone else, a person could opt to purchase the weapon for another in an effort to hide the involvement of the real owner to the crime (Law Center).
Straw purchasing has become a major issue in the USA because of its contribution to reduced safety. Intentional purchasing of a firearm for someone else reduces the accuracy of background checks since the details filed during the purchasing process are false. As a result, there is increased risk of selling guns to criminals, gangs, and domestic abusers, thus increased security issues. For example, in 2000, 46% of the firearms illegally trafficked had been acquired through straw purchasing (Law Center).
Since straw purchasing increases the number of guns among criminals, it helps promote the sale and abuse of drugs. Research indicates a positive correlation between guns and drugs. The criminals who own guns have a tendency of bringing drugs into the locality. Moreover, increased substance abuse results in more people purchasing guns, and consequently increased violence (Siegel, Ross & King, 2099). Evidently, people who deal with drugs purchase firearms in order to increase their own safety measures.
Due to the consequences of straw purchasing, various regions have come up with gun control laws. In the New York City, people can only purchase firearms through licensed dealers, who have the responsibility of verifying the background checks. Issuing false information is a crime (Law Center). However, people are at liberty of possessing registered guns as long as they are not for engaging in crime, all legal requirements are met, and they remain concealed from the public.
What is Straw Purchasing ?
- Buying a firearm for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction is a "straw purchase". An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
- An illegal firearm purchase can bring a felony conviction sentence in jail, and a fine. Straw purchasing can cost the purchaser legal serious issues.
- “A straw purchaser may be used when the actual buyer is prohibited from having firearms, such as a convicted felon or an individual who is less than 21 years of age.
What criteria does one have to fit in to be uneligible to purchase , possess ,ship or transport firearms?
- Those convicted of crimes punishable by imprisonment for over one year, except state misdemeanors punishable by two years or less.
- Fugitives from justice.
- Unlawful users of certain depressant, narcotic, or stimulant drugs.
- Those adjudicated as mental defectives or incompetents or those committed to any mental institution.
- Undocumented Immigrants.
- Citizens who have renounced their citizenship.
- Those persons dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
- Persons less than 18 years of age for the purchase of a shotgun or rifle.
- Persons less than 21 years of age for the purchase of a firearm that is other than a shotgun or rifle.
- Persons subject to a court order that restrains such persons from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner.
- Persons convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Straw purchasing refers to the buying of a gun for someone who does not want to be associated with the weapon. For example, a person under the majority age or has not met other legal requirements may use the name of another person to buy the firearm. Besides using the name of someone else, a person could opt to purchase the weapon for another in an effort to hide the involvement of the real owner to the crime (Law Center).
Straw purchasing has become a major issue in the USA because of its contribution to reduced safety. Intentional purchasing of a firearm for someone else reduces the accuracy of background checks since the details filed during the purchasing process are false. As a result, there is increased risk of selling guns to criminals, gangs, and domestic abusers, thus increased security issues. For example, in 2000, 46% of the firearms illegally trafficked had been acquired through straw purchasing (Law Center).
Since straw purchasing increases the number of guns among criminals, it helps promote the sale and abuse of drugs. Research indicates a positive correlation between guns and drugs. The criminals who own guns have a tendency of bringing drugs into the locality. Moreover, increased substance abuse results in more people purchasing guns, and consequently increased violence (Siegel, Ross & King, 2099). Evidently, people who deal with drugs purchase firearms in order to increase their own safety measures.
Due to the consequences of straw purchasing, various regions have come up with gun control laws. In the New York City, people can only purchase firearms through licensed dealers, who have the responsibility of verifying the background checks. Issuing false information is a crime (Law Center). However, people are at liberty of possessing registered guns as long as they are not for engaging in crime, all legal requirements are met, and they remain concealed from the public.
Reference: The New York Times - How Gun Traffickers Get Around State Gun Laws • http://nyti.ms/1HGjylW
