Reports
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in New Jersey
New Jersey is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points primarily at federally licensed gun dealers operating in other states.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Nevada
Nevada is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Connecticut
Connecticut is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Illinois
Illinois is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Delaware
Delaware is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in South Carolina
South Carolina is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in California
California is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points to the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Colorado
Colorado is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Maryland
Maryland is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Georgia
Georgia is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Minnesota
Minnesota is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in North Carolina
North Carolina is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
An Early Look at Prosecutions Under Michigan’s Firearm Storage Law
Michigan's gun storage law took effect in Feb. 2024. Here's a look at how prosecutors have applied it to cases of unintentional shootings.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the commonwealth’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Washington
Washington is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Maine
Maine is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Virginia
Virginia is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the commonwealth’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking and Crime Guns in Oregon
Oregon is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state's own federally licensed gun dealers.
Gun Trafficking in Your State
Gun trafficking is arming lethal violence around the country. Every year, hundreds of thousands of guns are illegally channeled into communities, where they are used…
Arizona Firearms Trafficking and Crime Gun Fact Sheet
Arizona is facing a crime gun crisis—and the evidence points squarely at the state’s own federally licensed gun dealers.
The Supply Side of Violence: How Gun Dealers Fuel Firearm Trafficking
Examining the scale of firearm trafficking in the U.S., how gun dealers fuel it, and a roadmap for state action to help protect communities.
Appendix 1: Understanding Crime Gun Tracing to Prevent Gun Violence
How are firearms traced? Crime gun tracing is an important tool for law enforcement to trace the lawful chain of custody of a firearm in…
Appendix 2: Crime Gun Intelligence Firearm Trafficking Indicators
What is Crime Gun Intelligence? Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) is primarily trace data associated with crime guns recovered in a particular jurisdiction. When available, CGI…
Appendix 3: Methodology to Calculate Annual Revenue of Trafficked Crime Guns
While the percentage of crime guns relative to firearm sales is small, the overall number of crime guns is itself staggering.