1. @ChelseaCParsons & @RukmaniBhatia have released a report called "Bullet Control." It analyzes our laws around ammunition & recommends significant reforms to help keep us all safe.
I've finally read it & this thread will highlight its findings! cdn.americanprogress.org/content/upload…
I've finally read it & this thread will highlight its findings! cdn.americanprogress.org/content/upload…
@ChelseaCParsons @RukmaniBhatia 2. Under current law, EVERY ammunition sale in US can proceed w/o a background check and w/o any records kept, regardless of type or quantity of ammunition purchased.
Individuals can stockpile large quantities of ammunition -- as many mass shooters have -- no questions asked.
Individuals can stockpile large quantities of ammunition -- as many mass shooters have -- no questions asked.
@ChelseaCParsons @RukmaniBhatia 3. Individuals who sell ammunition are not required to obtain a federal firearms license and can operate a substantial business selling ammunition with exactly zero government oversight.
They're also required to keep exactly zero records on these sales.
They're also required to keep exactly zero records on these sales.
@ChelseaCParsons @RukmaniBhatia 4. Our nation's lax ammunition laws make it easy for ppl looking to do harm to obtain incredibly dangerous ammo easily.
It's time we raise the standard for ammunition purchases in the United States.
@ChelseaCParsons & @RukmaniBhatia propose:
It's time we raise the standard for ammunition purchases in the United States.
@ChelseaCParsons & @RukmaniBhatia propose:
@ChelseaCParsons @RukmaniBhatia 5. You can check out the full "Bullet Control" report here: cdn.americanprogress.org/content/upload…
I was stunned by how unregulated ammunition is and I think you'll be too.
I was stunned by how unregulated ammunition is and I think you'll be too.
