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Sen. Durbin Seeks Limits on Gun Trafficking

Senator Dick Durbin is talking about closing loopholes that open the door for individuals on the federal terrorist watchlist to acquire firearms and explosives.
He also has joined Senator Mark Kirk in introducing a bill that would make gun trafficking a federal crime. He says whether it's terrorism or terror on the streets of Chicago, all too often the guns being used are acquired out of state, especially at gun shows.

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Sen. Durbin says those out of state guns are more likely to show up in the highest crime areas.

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Earlier this year, Durbin introduced the Crime Gun Tracing Act , legislation that encourages law enforcement agencies to take full advantage of crime gun tracing resources offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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