A CBS News investigation found thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes. A Philly resident who lost her son to gun violence said there needs to be "more awareness" about this issue.
The answer is simple...Cop sells old gun, old gun gets put on the shelf for sale, straw purchaser buys same gun(unknowingly it's an old service weapon), gives it or sells it to her babydad and his homies. The same gun gets used in a homicide. Serial numbers on guns never change unless altered. See how easy that was
One of the pistols in my EDC rotation is a Glock 27 roll marked with "California Game Warden." In a neat twist, that pistol isn't legal for California residents to own under their ridiculous laws. Trading in saves the departments, and therefore the taxpayer, a lot of money. This is not an issue.
If u sell them to gun sellers that sell guns only someone that is legally allowed to buy a gun will be able to buy it. So it doesn't matter cuz they can buy and gun they want anyway. Criminals don't buy guns legally they steal them or buy them from those that sell them illegally
@@kskeel1124 how when people have been saying this for years and literally the proof is right in front of my face I know you're a racist and it bothers you at night
@@kskeel1124not gonna lie with all the documents that have been released to the public some shady stuff do be going down and it makes you wonder if those theories about keeping lower areas like that down are true.
Yeah, they usually don't treat their guns all that great. They view them as tools. Sure they keep them clean and working but they are likely to be all scratched and nicked. I'd much rather buy new. PSP does this too.
So, to cite a tired phrase "Where's the beef?" This story provides no insight as to where and what the problem is, If surplus guns are sold to a licensed FFL dealer, future purchasers need to undergo a Federal background NCIS check, just as they would for any new or used firearm. So, how are malefactors getting around background checks? If they are sold to retired LEO's are the former cops passing them around in the 'hood? Are they giving them away to criminal family members or gang members? It should be straightforward to track down the path of these guns. "Awareness" of the problem means nothing in the absence of the shoe leather detective work needed. The needed work is patently obvious.
why not trace a used car vin# back to the original owner and blame them if someone gets a DUI or has a accident after they sell it back or trade it in to the car lot 🤔 after all they would be responsible for what it's used for after their not the legal owner anymore right 🤔
Its probably as simple as the said federal purchasers not doing thorough enough background checks when selling their stock. Gun running is a particularly lucrid and legally dubious kind of racket.
You cannot sell a handgun in any venue without going through an FFL dealer and a background check done in Penna. Not privately, not at a gun show. Can't give it away without going through the proper channel.
Dear CBS, as long as the guns were sold to people not prohibited from owning a gun, there's no problem. Philadelphia's problem is that there are not, by law, enough guns in the RIGHT hands.
What happens when used police vehicles are resold at auction and then are involved in an accident that kills people?? Or if those vehicles were used to commit robberies?, drive by shootings??
Responsibility, accountability! Integrity! Law enforcement are lacking. Keeping the Duce Stew boiling! It's the attitude. "I'm a police officer. Nothing is supposed to happen to me.". Want to be seen as the crime stopper.
This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen. Old guns should be sold to recover same money out of them. How about this women call for criminal be held accountable in stead of the guns. Guns are tools jest like any hammer . It up to the person to do or eval or good. FJB
Once again the corrupt politicians, justice system & thugs with badges are not held responsible like you or I would be. I hope the mother realizes who are the real criminals out there, not the regular joe gun buyer.
These weapons all have to be sold exactly like every other handgun- through an FFL dealer with background checks. They are held to the exact same standards that you and I would be held to.
@@cvn6555 STANDARDS, FOR COPS ? I know better, I have 2 very good friends in our local police force. They take home confiscated handguns, drugs & rifles home with them. IF YOU DON'T KNOW, YOU DON'T KNOW.
This is public knowledge and was never a secret. The proceeds from the sales are shown as a line item in the police budget. All income and out go has to be accounted for and this is no different. I am on a police commission and when we upgrade the service weapons, the officers can purchase them or we sell them to an FFL dealer and the money we get is shown in the financial documents.
