An Associated Press investigation reveals that at least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen during the 2010s, a shocking number that includes guns involved in violent crimes. One such weapon, a 9mm Beretta M9, was linked to four shootings in Albany, New York, yet the Army was unaware the gun had been stolen until it turned up on the street during a police chase.
The military’s tracking and accountability of its firearms are reportedly lacking, leading to a significant underreporting of these incidents. The investigation shows that lapses in security, such as unlocked doors, and inadequate record-keeping have enabled these weapons to fall into civilian hands, making communities more vulnerable to gun violence.
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