Independent gun shops in the U.S. account for 83% of firearms trafficked to Mexico, including dangerous assault-style weapons linked to rampant cartel violence. In a recent investigation, it is revealed that nearly half a million dollars’ worth of weapons was funneled to the Cartel del Noreste by a former Marine and local gunsmiths, highlighting a troubling trend where smaller dealers are the primary source of crime guns across the border.
Notably, the Texas-based Zeroed In Armory sold more than 170 firearms used in international crime, and other independent retailers like Pete’s Sport Shop have been implicated in similar trafficking activities. This alarming pattern suggests that gun laws and enforcement may inadequately address the role of smaller gun dealers, raising pressing questions about regulatory oversight and the ongoing violence stemming from these illegal sales.
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